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YouTube Music Premium

Ad-free music, background play, and downloads on YouTube Music.

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.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

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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