Netflix is Raising Its Prices in Singapore—Just What We Needed!
Looks like your favourite streaming service is turning up the heat on the price tag. Netflix, the mastermind behind binge‑worthy hits like Squid Game and Bridgerton, has decided to give all three of its monthly plans a little price boost.
What You’ll Pay After the Hike
- Basic Plan: $11.98 → $12.98
- Standard Plan: $15.98 → $17.48
- Premium Plan: $19.98 → $21.98
So whether you’re all about the low‑down or craving the full deluxe experience, every subscription is getting a notch higher. It’s the little things that make us go “huh,” but hey, at least you still get endless entertainment—just a smidge pricier. Happy streaming!
Netflix ups the ante—and your wallet—in Singapore
What’s the deal?
Starting on October 7, 2021, Netflix rolled out a new price tag for Singapore buzzers. Subscribers will get a heads‑up email ≈ 30 days before the change goes live, just in case their M-card and wallet need a quick detox.
Why the sudden spike?
It’s the second hike in less than two years—so the only thing more annoying than a pop‑up saying “New price” is the thought that you’re supposed to pay more for binge‑watching. Netflix snakes the extra cost under the guise of “better quality shows,” but the truth is, anyone who’s watched Squid Game knows the drama’s worth a ton.
Where does the money go?
- Production budgets for big‑name blockbusters
- New royalty fees for exclusive content
- Infrastructure upgrades to keep the stream smooth
Is this the last price jump for long?
The community’s hoping this is the final price bump we’ll see for a while. For now, it’s a dial‑up, a wallet‑tangling dilemma—still cheaper than a night out in town, though.
Side‑note: Squid Game’s value
Bloomberg estimates the Squid Game franchise could be worth about $1.2 billion—a figure that makes the price increase feel like a drop in the bucket.
