The Economist - News, Podcasts
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The Economist - News, Podcasts is currently cheapest in India
The Economist - News, Podcasts has comparable prices in 52 countries and regions. The current lowest price is about $32.98, while the highest is about $159.52 (Switzerland). Choosing the cheapest region can save up to 79%. Prices update every two days and exchange rates update daily.
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Global Price Comparison(Podcasts Annual)
| # | Region | Original↕ | USD↑ | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇳India | INR 3,149 | $32.98 | Lowest |
| 2 | 🇯🇵Japan | JPY 5,600 | $34.46 | -78% |
| 3 | 🇵🇭Philippines | PHP 2,350 | $38.24 | -76% |
| 4 | 🇹🇼Taiwan | TWD 1,490 | $46.40 | -71% |
| 5 | 🇰🇷South Korea | KRW 69,900 | $46.63 | -71% |
| 6 | 🇪🇬Egypt | EGP 2,499 | $50.32 | -68% |
| 7 | 🇲🇾Malaysia | MYR 209 | $51.35 | -68% |
| 8 | 🇹🇷Turkey | TRY 2,449.99 | $52.14 | -67% |
| 9 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | HKD 419 | $53.46 | -66% |
| 10 | 🇳🇬Nigeria | NGN 75,500 | $54.75 | -66% |
| 11 | 🇻🇳Vietnam | VND 1,450,000 | $55.20 | -65% |
| 12 | 🇮🇩Indonesia | IDR 999,000 | $55.25 | -65% |
| 13 | 🇵🇰Pakistan | PKR 16,500 | $59.30 | -63% |
| 14 | 🇹🇭Thailand | THB 2,100 | $63.07 | -60% |
| 15 | 🇧🇷Brazil | BRL 339 | $66.16 | -59% |
| 16 | 🇲🇽Mexico | MXN 1,209 | $68.21 | -57% |
| 17 | 🇿🇦South Africa | ZAR 1,119.99 | $68.57 | -57% |
| 18 | 🇨🇱Chile | CLP 63,990 | $68.92 | -57% |
| 19 | 🇦🇷Argentina | USD 69 | $69.00 | -57% |
| 20 | 🇺🇸United States | USD 69 | $69.00 | -57% |
| 21 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | SAR 259.99 | $69.15 | -57% |
| 22 | 🇨🇦Canada | CAD 99 | $69.67 | -56% |
| 23 | 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | AED 259.99 | $70.79 | -56% |
| 24 | 🇸🇬Singapore | SGD 95 | $73.42 | -54% |
| 25 | 🌐 | KZT 36,490 | $74.80 | -53% |
| 26 | 🇮🇱Israel | ILS 229 | $76.06 | -52% |
| 27 | 🇵🇪Peru | PEN 259 | $76.16 | -52% |
| 28 | 🇳🇴Norway | NOK 769 | $78.61 | -51% |
| 29 | 🇫🇷France | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 30 | 🇬🇷Greece | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 31 | 🇮🇪Ireland | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 32 | 🇮🇹Italy | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 33 | 🇫🇮Finland | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 34 | 🇪🇸Spain | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 35 | 🇩🇪Germany | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 36 | 🇳🇱Netherlands | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 37 | 🇵🇹Portugal | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 38 | 🇧🇪Belgium | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 39 | 🇦🇹Austria | EUR 69 | $78.83 | -51% |
| 40 | 🇷🇴Romania | LEI 349.99 | $79.27 | -50% |
| 41 | 🇵🇱Poland | PLN 309.9 | $81.44 | -49% |
| 42 | 🇺🇦Ukraine | USD 81.99 | $81.99 | -49% |
| 43 | 🇨🇿Czech Republic | CZK 1,750 | $82.36 | -48% |
| 44 | 🇨🇴Colombia | COP 274,900 | $83.44 | -48% |
| 45 | 🇭🇺Hungary | HUF 26,490 | $85.11 | -47% |
| 46 | 🇳🇿New Zealand | NZD 149 | $86.26 | -46% |
| 47 | 🇷🇺Russia | RUB 6,800 | $88.73 | -44% |
| 48 | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | GBP 69 | $92.47 | -42% |
| 49 | 🇸🇪Sweden | SEK 899 | $92.54 | -42% |
| 50 | 🇦🇺Australia | AUD 139 | $96.81 | -39% |
| 51 | 🇩🇰Denmark | DKK 699 | $106.73 | -33% |
| 52 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | CHF 129 | $159.52 | Highest |
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The Economist - News, Podcasts Price Summary
The Economist - News, Podcasts offers subscriptions in 52 countries and regions worldwide. The lowest price is $32.98 USD (IN), while the highest is $159.52 USD (CH). By subscribing from the cheapest region, you can save up to 79%.
