Feeling the pinch from rising costs? First your kopi, now even your Netflix binge is getting ex. The latest Netflix price hike has many Singaporeans asking: is the premium plan still worth it at S$30 a month?
Current Streaming Scene
Netflix recently upped its prices again, sparking fresh debate online, especially on platforms like Reddit. The top-tier plan, offering 4K streaming, now costs a significant S$30 monthly here in Singapore. While many acknowledge Netflix’s vast content library is still a major draw compared to competitors, the constant price increases are making people re-evaluate if the value matches the cost. It’s a common sentiment: we like the shows, but the price tag is getting harder to swallow, especially when other costs are also rising.
- Recent price increase to S$30/month for 4K plan.
“Paying $30 per month for the 4k version of the subscription.”
- Netflix still holds the largest content library.
“They have the biggest library of shows and movies by far…”
- Value perception is shifting among Singaporean subscribers.
Why Singaporeans Are Frustrated
The core frustration isn’t just the price itself, but the feeling that the value isn’t keeping pace. Redditors frequently complain about shows disappearing from the platform or popular series getting cancelled abruptly after just one season. Adding to the irritation are region-specific limitations – why pay a premium subscription only to be served local Mediacorp content you might not want, while potentially missing out on shows available in other countries? Previous moves, like charging extra for sharing accounts outside the household, also left a sour taste for many, pushing them to reconsider their subscription.
- Price hikes feel unjustified compared to perceived value.
“…keep deleting shows I want and cancelling show after 1 season.”
- Annoyance over region-locked content persists.
“I’m just very irritated that shows are blocked by region.”
- Past policies like family sharing fees added frustration.
“Stopped using Netflix when they imposed an additional fee for family sharing and had price hike.”
- Lack of direct legal alternatives for specific shows creates a dilemma.
Smart Ways to Manage Costs
So, what can you do if S$30 feels too steep? Firstly, honestly assess how much you actually use Netflix. Is it daily viewing or just occasional? Many Singaporeans on Reddit suggest a more strategic approach: cancel your subscription and only re-subscribe for a month when a specific show or season you really want to watch drops. Explore other legal streaming services available in Singapore; platforms like Disney+, HBO Go, or Amazon Prime Video offer different content libraries at varying price points. And inevitably, the ‘alternative’ method of accessing content, often referred to as ‘sailing the high seas’, comes up frequently as a way users are cutting costs, though it exists in a legal grey area.
- Evaluate your personal usage versus the cost.
- Consider subscribing only when specific content releases.
“I’m probably going to cancel my ongoing subscription and just subscribe when a show I’m interested in releases. $30 a month is ridiculous”
- Explore other legal streaming platforms available locally.
“If you don’t like the price, just subscribe to something else. There are plenty of other good streaming platforms.”
- Unofficial alternatives are frequently mentioned online.
“Dw pay, can always go back to sailing the 7 seas….”
