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Amazon Prime Video Cheapest For Indians, With Prices A Whopping 115 Per Cent Lower Than Average

Swarajya StaffNov 21, 2018, 02:36 PM | Updated 02:36 PM IST
Screen grab of Amazon Prime Video Website

Screen grab of Amazon Prime Video Website


Online video streaming platform, Amazon Prime has the lowest rates in India, as per a study conducted by Comparitech Limited, reports Mint. Amazon Prime subscription in India, which costs Rs 129 per month is the least out of the 28 countries.

“If we compare the overall cost per month of around the world, India is by far the cheapest place to get it. At the cost of just $1.76 (£1.37) per month, it’s $11.23 or £4.62 cheaper than the US or UK, respectively,” the study said. Prime Users can avail movies, shows and documentaries avail from 2,351 titles.


In India, Amazon Prime Video is 115 per cent cheaper than the average in the study. While Indians pay just Rs 129 per month, Americans spend $12.99 monthly for a monthly subscription of Amazon Prime Video, the study reveals. Japan, Brazil, Australia and Mexico follow India in the cheapest list.

USA top the list of most expensive countries to watch Amazon Prime Video, followed by Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. However, Americans get value for their money, as the US version of Prime includes over 1,300 TV shows and around 17,000 movies. Singapore, which is on the other end of the list, has 700 titles, about 25 times less than the USA.

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