It may come as no surprise that Netflix’s monthly subscriptions differ in different countries, according to a recent study published by CompariTech. This means if you have a Ugandan based Netflix you will be charged less in comparison to a USA based account which has more quality content.
Comparitech’s analysis looks at the prices of biggest movie streaming platflorm subscriptions across 39 countries, as well as the content library in each of these regions and the quality of the content available as determined by IMDb scores. Uganda wasn’t among those ranked.
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The data shows that Netflix customers in the United Kingdom enjoy the widest selection of content, with a total of 6,122 titles in their library. This means that if you use a VPN service you are better off using UK based servers that any other country. In comparison, Uganda is estimated to have less than 4,000 titles in its library.
Comparitech also found that there was a significant disparity in price-per-title across countries, with countries with cheaper subscription prices often being the most cost-effective for Netflix.
“Our study shows a massive disparity when the cost per title is analyzed between different countries,” it said.
The report implies that due to the cheap price, countries like Kenya, Uganda, Brazil, South Africa, and India are actually the most cost-effective countries to watch Netflix in.
Costs compared
Cost-per-title was calculated for each region across the Basic, Standard, and Premium Netflix price plans, which are priced at the following monthly rates:
- Basic – UGX 30,000* ($7.99)
- Standard- UGX 37,000* ($9.99)
- Premium – UGX 45,000* ($11.99)
* Pricing depend on your bank's exchange rates
Countries that were the least cost-effective included Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, and Sweden. The tables below show how Uganda ranks amongst the most cost-effective Netflix plans.
Most cost-effective countries for Netflix basic plans
| Country | Cost Per Month – Basic (Local) | Cost Per Month – Basic ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL 21.90 | $3.99 |
| South Africa | ZAR 99 | $5.76 |
| India | INR 499 | $6.67 |
| Mexico | MXN 139 | $6.30 |
| Australia | AUD 9.99 | $7.22 |
| Canada | CAD 9.99 | $7.59 |
| Philippines | PHP 369 | $7.59 |
| United Kingdom | GBP 5.99 | $7.90 |
| Uganda | UGX 30,000 | $7.99 |
| Malaysia | RM 35 | $8.39 |
| Hungary | HUF 2,490 | $8.49 |
Most cost-effective countries for Netflix standard plans
| ountry | Cost Per Month – Standard (Local) | Cost Per Month – Standard ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL 32.90 | $5.99 |
| South Africa | ZAR 139 | $8.09 |
| India | INR 649 | $8.67 |
| Philippines | PHP 459 | $9.45 |
| Mexico | MXN 196 | $8.88 |
| Uganda | UGX 37,000 | $9.99 |
| Canada | CAD 13.99 | $10.62 |
| Australia | AUD 13.99 | $10.12 |
| Malaysia | RM 45 | $10.78 |
| Hungary | HUF 3,190 | $10.87 |
| United Kingdom | GBP 8.99 | $11.85 |
Most cost-effective countries for Netflix Premium plans
| Country | Cost Per Month – Premium (Local) | Cost Per Month – Premium ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL 45.90 | $8.36 |
| South Africa | ZAR 169 | $9.83 |
| India | INR 799 | $10.67 |
| Philippines | PHP 549 | $11.30 |
| Uganda | UGX 45,000 | $11.99 |
| Indonesia | IDR 186,000 | $12.55 |
| Canada | CAD 16.99 | $12.90 |
| Australia | AUD 17.99 | $13.01 |
| Malaysia | RM 55 | $13.18 |
| Thailand | THB 419 | $13.41 |
| Hungary | HUF 3,990 | $13.60 |
