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Spotify Subscription Cost 2026
Spotify subscription cost analysis 2020–2026. Premium price increases and cost per stream.
€10.99
Monthly cost 2026
€132
Annual cost 2026
€620
5-year total
2022–2026
+10%
▲ rose €1.00/mo
Price change since 2020
Price History 2020–2026
Year
Monthly Price
vs Previous
2020
€9.99
(baseline)
2022
€9.99
— unchanged
2024
€10.99
+€1.00 (10.0%)
2026
€10.99
— unchanged
Key Data Points
01
Spotify held Premium at €9.99 for over a decade before raising to €10.99 in 2023
02
The 10% increase was Spotify's first price rise since launching in Europe
03
At 30+ hours of listening monthly, cost per stream is approximately €0.007
04
Spotify Family (6 accounts, €17.99) costs €3/person — 73% cheaper than 6 individual plans
05
Spotify's free tier remains genuinely useful on desktop with full catalogue access
COST PER HOUR (typical usage)
€0.07
per hour of typical usage
Based on average usage patterns. Heavier users pay proportionally less per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Spotify raised its price in Europe?
Yes. Spotify raised Premium from €9.99 to €10.99 in mid-2023 — the first price increase in over a decade.
How much does Spotify cost per year in Europe?
Spotify Premium costs €131.88/year. The Family plan (6 accounts) is €215.88/year — €35.98/person/year.