If you’re a Netflix user in Singapore, you’ll now have to pay more for your subscription. The popular streaming platform has just raised its prices again, and the changes took effect on April 18.
This increase follows earlier hikes in other countries, including the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. Now, Singapore has joined the list. If you’ve been using Netflix for a while, you might remember that the last price rise happened in February 2024. Back then, you saw prices increase between S$1 and S$4, depending on your plan. Now, the costs have climbed even higher.
What you’ll now pay for Netflix
Netflix’s price adjustment means you’ll pay at least S$15.98 for the most basic subscription. That’s a jump of S$2 from the previous price. Here’s a breakdown of the new pricing:
- Basic: From S$13.98 to S$15.98
- Standard: From S$19.98 to S$22.98
- Premium: From S$25.98 to S$29.98
So, if you’re subscribed to the Premium plan, you’re now paying S$4 more than before. That’s quite a leap, especially for families or shared users who rely on the higher-tier plan to stream across multiple devices.
Netflix says these changes are part of its effort to improve the service, expand its content offerings, and provide better value to users. But for many subscribers, this will still feel like a big jump in price, especially given how often these increases are happening.
New fees for shared accounts
Another key update is the change in pricing for “extra member” slots. If you share your Netflix with friends or family outside your household, you’ll need to take note.
Netflix had previously introduced a fee for adding someone who doesn’t live at your home address. That fee has increased from S$6.98 to S$7.98 per person. This comes as part of Netflix’s continued push to reduce password sharing and encourage users to pay separately.
For many, this may be the moment to rethink how they use Netflix. If you’re paying for someone else or sharing your account across households, the cost might now feel too high to justify.
Other streaming platforms are doing the same
Netflix isn’t the only streaming service adjusting its prices. Earlier this year, Disney+ also raised its subscription rates in Singapore despite losing over 700,000 subscribers globally.
It shows a wider trend in the streaming industry: providers are looking for ways to make more money, especially as producing new content becomes more expensive. With more competition and rising production costs, platforms are trying to balance their budgets without losing too many users.
It may be time for you, the viewer, to consider your subscriptions. Are you watching Netflix enough to make the cost worthwhile? Or are there better value options?
If you’re thinking of cancelling or changing your plan, you can do so by logging into your Netflix account directly.
