How much will Netflix, Apple TV, and Spotify subscriptions go up after devaluation?

The digital platforms through which audiovisual productions or music are consumed, such as Netflix, Amazon, Starplus, Apple TV or Spotify, have their subscriptions tied to the dollar. It is for this reason that after the decision of the National Government to depreciate the peso by 23% in the price of the dollar – also known as devaluation – at the request of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it could be determined what the impact will be on these services. The measure was announced after the results of the PASO 2023 were known, in which the far-right Javier Milei gave the surprise as the most voted candidate, and in the previous of the opening of the markets, where a strong rise of the blue dollar was anticipated. Netflix’s Basic Plan is $999 and has a final price of $1,758.24 with tax. If the 23% increase is transferred directly, it would go to $2,162 with taxes. In the case of the Premium Plan plan that has a final price of $ 4,222.24 would go to $ 5,193.SpotifyThe Spotify Individual Plan is $ 599 that when adding taxes and surcharges is $ 1054.24 with 23% would go to $ 1,296, Duo Plan of $ 799 leaves $ 1406.24 with tax charges and $ 1,720 with the effect of devaluation. Finally the Family Plan of $ 999 is paid $ 1758.24 and $ 2,162 if 23% applies. Apple TVApple TV+ has a monthly subscription of $6.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. The payment that with the current solidarity exchange rate would go from $ 4,466 to $ 5,493.

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