Internet Cost by Country in 2025
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Key Takeaways
- UAE has the world’s most expensive fixed internet at $4.31 per Mbps.
- Eastern Europe leads affordability, with Romania as low as $0.01 per Mbps.
In a world more connected than ever, internet access has become essential infrastructure. But the price people pay for that access varies dramatically around the globe.
This graphic compares the cost of fixed broadband internet per megabit per second (Mbps) across 60+ countries in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from We Are Social.
The Most Expensive Internet: Gulf States and Sub-Saharan Africa
At the top of the list, the United Arab Emirates stands out with an average cost of $4.31 per Mbps—nearly double that of the second-most expensive, Ghana ($2.58).
These high prices are often due to limited competition, infrastructure challenges, and regulatory factors. Switzerland, Kenya, and Morocco also rank high on the list, all exceeding $1.00 per Mbps.
| Rank | Country | Price (USD per Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U.A.E. |
$4.31 |
| 2 |  Ghana |
$2.58 |
| 3 |  Switzerland |
$2.07 |
| 4 |  Kenya |
$1.54 |
| 5 |  Morocco |
$1.16 |
| 6 |  Australia |
$1.05 |
| 7 |  Germany |
$1.04 |
| 8 |  Nigeria |
$0.72 |
| 9 |  Canada |
$0.66 |
| 10 |  Pakistan |
$0.53 |
| 11 |  South Africa |
$0.50 |
| 12 |  Indonesia |
$0.41 |
| 13 |  Hong Kong |
$0.39 |
| 14 |  UK |
$0.36 |
| 15 |  Bangladesh |
$0.36 |
| 16 |  Austria |
$0.36 |
| 17 |  Belgium |
$0.36 |
| 18 |  Greece |
$0.34 |
| 19 |  Denmark |
$0.30 |
| 20 |  Taiwan |
$0.28 |
| 21 |  Mexico |
$0.26 |
| 22 |  Saudi Arabia |
$0.24 |
| 23 |  Netherlands |
$0.22 |
| 24 |  Norway |
$0.21 |
| 25 |  Finland |
$0.20 |
| 26 |  Israel |
$0.19 |
| 27 |  Czechia |
$0.18 |
| 28 |  Egypt |
$0.17 |
| 29 |  Ireland |
$0.16 |
| 30 |  New Zealand |
$0.15 |
| 31 |  Serbia |
$0.14 |
| 32 |  Philippines |
$0.14 |
| 33 |  Sweden |
$0.14 |
| 34 |  Peru |
$0.12 |
| 35 |  Turkey |
$0.11 |
| 36 |  Portugal |
$0.10 |
| 37 |  Malaysia |
$0.09 |
| 38 |  Croatia |
$0.08 |
| 39 |  U.S. |
$0.08 |
| 40 |  Bulgaria |
$0.08 |
| 41 |  India |
$0.08 |
| 42 |  Brazil |
$0.06 |
| 43 |  France |
$0.06 |
| 44 |  Japan |
$0.06 |
| 45 |  Hungary |
$0.06 |
| 46 |  South Korea |
$0.05 |
| 47 |  China |
$0.05 |
| 48 |  Vietnam |
$0.04 |
| 49 |  Chile |
$0.03 |
| 50 |  Colombia |
$0.03 |
| 51 |  Poland |
$0.03 |
| 52 |  Argentina |
$0.03 |
| 53 |  Singapore |
$0.03 |
| 54 |  Russia |
$0.02 |
| 55 |  Thailand |
$0.02 |
| 56 |  Romania |
$0.01 |
Affordable Internet in Europe and Asia
In stark contrast, countries like Romania ($0.01), Russia ($0.02), and Poland ($0.03) offer some of the cheapest broadband in the world.
Eastern Europe consistently leads on affordability, likely due to robust competition and government investments in digital infrastructure. Asian nations such as Vietnam, China, and South Korea also deliver fast internet at low prices, some as little as $0.05 per Mbps.
Where Does the U.S. Stand?
The United States ranks among the more affordable countries, with internet priced at $0.08 per Mbps. Other Western economies like France, Japan, and Germany also fall below the global average of approximately $0.42 per Mbps.
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