Streaming platforms carry 101% taxes in the price. That makes the Family Premium exceed $1,500.
The leading video platform Youtube, announced a 124% increase in its prices according to a statement that reached users’ emails. The arrival of new updates to the platform caused an increase in costs. However, it is worth highlighting that this increase will not only impact Argentina but also other countries in the region. Europe, Latin America and Oceania.
The statement indicates that accessing this service in a Premium way will go from $389 to $869 while the Family Premium increases from $699 to $1,569.
Something important to clarify is that streaming platforms have in the price un 101% tax which includes 21% VAT, 70% Earnings Advance, 2% IIBB and 8% COUNTRY Tax. The new price will take effect on the next billing cycle.
Changes in the card dollar and the impact on the platforms
In mid-October, the Government decided to make the cost of dollar which applies to streaming platforms. Streaming services that are billed in pesos and are based on consumption in foreign currency They were affected by an additional 25% perception. This means that subscription prices for these platforms are already higher, which influences consumers’ decisions when purchasing these services.
The new exchange rate that will be used to calculate the value of the fare is composed as follows:
- 8% COUNTRY Tax
- 70% perception of Profits
How much do streaming platforms cost in Argentina
He final price of Netflix Argentina with the corresponding taxes it is as follows:
Netflix (prices with taxes)
- Basic Plan: $760
- Standard Plan: $1416
- Premium Plan: $2124
HBO Max
Tax included:
- Standard Plan: with this you can play on up to three screens simultaneously and costs $884.
- Mobile Subscription Plan: it is only for cell phones or tablets and has a total cost of $700.
Amazon Prime
Disney Plus
- With Mercado Libre the price varies depending on the level. From 1 to 5 it is as follows: $1199; $779; $719; $659; and $399.
- Disney Plus only: $385
- Disney Plus plus Star Plus: 995
- Disney Plus, plus Star plus and StarZPlay: $1150
Spotify
With taxes, the final price of Spotify Argentina is the following:
- Single: $494
- Duo: $689
- Family: $866
- Students: $211
Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus With taxes included it is priced at $318.
Source: Ambito
