Using a VPN for better prices online: is it still possible in 2022?
You have probably known that using a virtual private network (VPN) service may save you money, haven’t you?
If you want to pay less for the purchases you need, all you have to do is just switch to a server in any other location using one of the well rated VPNs. But is it still possible in 2022?
Although the price gap between different markets has narrowed in recent times, there are still many brands today whose goods or services can be purchased cheaper simply by changing their location.
Let’s have a look at some of them.
· Spotify
You may save a significant amount of money per year when buying Spotify plans from such countries as Brazil, Turkey, Vietnam, Argentina or India.
If you reside in the United States (US), the price you pay for the Individual Spotify Premium plan is $9.99. For people in the United Kingdom the price is even higher - $12.21.
Nevertheless, you may change the price just in a few clicks when using a VPN service. That is because the residents of Brazil get the same Individual Spotify Premium plan for $.87, people in Turkey - $2.58, in Vietnam - $2.54, in Argentina - $2.06 and India - $1.58.
The Premium plan for Family costs more but the trend remains the same. The countries which offer the cheapest price for Individual Premium plan, give the same opportunity to save money for those who choose the Family plan.
· Netflix
This video platform offers three types of plans – Basic, Standard and Premium – which may perfectly meet your needs.
No matter which plan you choose, you will be able to watch movies, TV series and others unlimitedly. Here is a short comparison on the price of Netflix plans in different countries.
For example, if you reside in the United States, the Basic plan will cost you $9.99. While people in the United Kingdom and Spain for this plan will pay $8.11 (£6.99), in Togo - $7.99 and in Turkey – $2,08 (37,99 TRY).
If you are interested in the Standard plan, in the US it will cost $15.49, in the UK – $12,75 (£10.99), in Spain - $12.99, in Togo - $9.99, in Turkey - $3.18 (57.99 TRY).
Finally, for the Premium plan the residents of the US will pay $19.99. Those who are residing in the UK will pay $18.56 (£15.99), in Spain - $18,26 (17.99 €), in Togo $11.99 and in Turkey - $4.28 (77.99 TRY).
So, it's clear that you can even pay almost 5 times less for the Basic Netflix plan when changing your location using VPN services.
· Amazon Prime
Users of Amazon Prime also can confirm how much its streaming service costs depending on their region. The price for those who are residing in the US is the highest - $12.99/month.
While residents of Norway for this streaming service pay $6.83, Canada - $6.11, South Africa - $5.99 and India only $1.76. In this case, the US residents who use VPN, can save up to six times. Isn’t that great?
However, keep in mind that not all content for your country will be available in other countries. Therefore, even though you'll pay less, you will not necessarily be able to see the exact content you want.
All in all, that is only three examples we have just covered above. And now try to imagine how many possibilities would open up via a VPN if you applied it for all the services you use.
