Subscription prices in 🇯🇵 Japan
Japan is the #27 cheapest of 46 countries we track. Across 26 services, subscriptions here average 6% above the global median (price index 106, where 100 = median).
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All 26 subscription prices in Japan
Sorted by best relative deal first. "vs median" compares to each service's global median price.
| Service | Plan | Local price | USD / mo | vs median | Global rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Online | Individual | ¥306 | $1.95 | −40% | #11 / 46 |
| Disney+ | Standard | ¥1,140 | $7.28 | −24% | #16 / 46 |
| Xbox Game Pass | Standard | ¥1,480 | $9.45 | −24% | #15 / 46 |
| Netflix | Standard | ¥1,590 | $10.15 | −19% | #16 / 46 |
| NordVPN | Standard | ¥620 | $3.96 | −11% | #15 / 46 |
| ChatGPT Plus | Individual (Monthly) | ¥3,000 | $19.15 | −6% | #16 / 46 |
| Hulu | Standard (With Ads) | ¥1,026 | $6.55 | −5% | #6 / 14 |
| Todoist Pro | Individual | ¥980 | $6.26 | +2% | #27 / 46 |
| Perplexity Pro | Individual | ¥3,000 | $19.15 | +3% | #25 / 46 |
| Spotify Premium | Individual (Monthly) | ¥1,080 | $6.89 | +6% | #25 / 46 |
| iCloud+ | 200 GB | ¥400 | $2.55 | +7% | #26 / 46 |
| 1Password | Individual | ¥600 | $3.83 | +7% | #30 / 46 |
| Grammarly Premium | Individual (Monthly) | ¥1,800 | $11.49 | +8% | #29 / 46 |
| Gemini Advanced | Individual (Monthly) | ¥2,900 | $18.51 | +9% | #26 / 46 |
| Apple Music | Individual | ¥1,080 | $6.89 | +9% | #27 / 46 |
| Evernote Personal | Personal | ¥2,300 | $14.68 | +10% | #30 / 46 |
| PlayStation Plus | Standard | ¥1,550 | $9.89 | +12% | #33 / 46 |
| Canva Pro | Individual (Monthly) | ¥1,780 | $11.36 | +13% | #29 / 46 |
| Google One | 100 GB | ¥290 | $1.85 | +14% | #28 / 46 |
| YouTube Premium | Individual (Monthly) | ¥1,280 | $8.17 | +14% | #27 / 46 |
| Notion | Individual (Monthly) | ¥1,580 | $10.08 | +16% | #33 / 46 |
| Max (HBO Max) | Standard (With Ads) | ¥1,290 | $8.23 | +17% | #34 / 40 |
| Claude Pro | Individual (Monthly) | ¥3,400 | $21.70 | +19% | #36 / 46 |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Individual | ¥9,080 | $57.96 | +21% | #31 / 46 |
| Duolingo Super | Individual | ¥1,100 | $7.02 | +42% | #36 / 46 |
| Microsoft 365 | Individual | ¥2,130 | $13.60 | +48% | #44 / 46 |
Frequently asked questions
Are subscriptions cheap in Japan?
Japan sits mid-table: #27 of 46 countries, within 6% of the global median on average. Individual services vary a lot — see the table for where Japan is a bargain and where it isn't.
Which subscription is the best deal in Japan?
Relative to world prices, Nintendo Switch Online: $1.95/mo (¥306) puts Japan at #11 of 46 countries for that service — 40% below its global median.
Can I sign up for the Japan prices from another country?
Usually. Services set your price from your IP address at signup, so connecting through a VPN server in Japan with a payment method the local checkout accepts typically gets you the local rate. Read our step-by-step guide for the details and the failure points.
About this data: prices observed May 2026 from publicly available regional pricing listings; local currency shown as charged, USD converted at observation time. Rankings use each service's primary monthly plan. Worst relative deal here: Microsoft 365 at 48% above its global median. Methodology.