Cost Breakdown
Monthly
$11
Yearly
$110
5 Years
$659
10 Years
$1,319
Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,319 on YouTube Music Premium. That's equivalent to 88 meals out, or 26 books.
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Own vs Rent Calculator
See what you could own instead of renting access
Time subscribed5 years
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Total spent on YouTube Music Premium
$659.4
$10.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years
What you could OWN instead:
Album Download
$10 each
65
albums
Vinyl Record
$30 each
21
records
CD
$12 each
54
CDs
Subscription
You own: 0
Stop paying = lose access
Buying
You own: 65+
Yours forever
The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $659.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.
Instead, You Could Buy
With $11/month, here's what you could own instead:
- 1 digital album per month to own (~$10)
- 1 year: A decent pair of Bluetooth earbuds (~$100)
- After 10 years: 120 albums you own forever
Cancellation
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