By The Big Buy desk · Last verified 11 October 2026
As of October 2026, Netflix in Singapore costs $15.98 (Basic), $22.98 (Standard) or $29.98 (Premium) a month. Disney+ is $18.98 or $22.98 a month, or $159.98 or $189.98 a year. HBO Max lists annual plans at $129.98 (Standard) and $169.98 (Premium). Cheaper options include iQIYI from $6.98 and Viu Premium from about $8.98 a month on a yearly plan, while meWATCH has a free tier. Pay TV from Singtel and StarHub is sold in packs, often on contract. Taking annual plans and keeping only one or two services at a time are the simplest ways to save.
A few small monthly charges add up surprisingly quickly. Here is the full menu, so you can choose with the bill in view.
Quick facts
- Netflix: $15.98 to $29.98 a month; extra member $7.98 a month (Standard and Premium).
- Disney+: annual plans save about 29% to 31% against paying monthly.
- HBO Max: $129.98 a year for Standard, about $10.83 a month.
- Free tiers: meWATCH and Viu offer free, ad-supported viewing.
- Pay TV: Singtel and StarHub sell packs and add-ons; many StarHub plans need a 24-month contract.
- Prices change often; check each service’s own page before you subscribe.
The price list
| Service | Monthly | Annual | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix Basic / Standard / Premium | $15.98 / $22.98 / $29.98 | Not offered | Netflix Help Centre |
| Disney+ Standard / Premium | $18.98 / $22.98 | $159.98 / $189.98 | Disney+ Singapore |
| HBO Max Standard / Premium | $14.48 / $18.98 (reported November 2025) | $129.98 / $169.98 | HBO Max Singapore; MoneySmart |
| Apple TV+ | $13.98 (reported November 2025) | Not listed | MoneySmart |
| Amazon Prime (includes Prime Video) | $4.99 (reported November 2025) | Not confirmed | MoneySmart |
| iQIYI Basic / Standard / Premium | $6.98 / $8.98 / $10.98 | Standard $53.98; Premium $109.98 | MoneySmart |
| Viu Premium | $8.98 to $10.98, depending on term | Yearly term available | MoneySmart |
| meWATCH | Free tier; meWATCH Prime $5.94 | Not listed | MoneySmart |
| StarHub TV+ | About $5.08 to $45.83 | Mostly 24-month contracts | MoneySmart |
| Singtel CAST packs | About $3.25 to $8.98 a pack | No lock-in | MoneySmart |
Prices marked as reported come from a November 2025 comparison and may have changed. Netflix notes that taxes may apply on top of listed prices.
A worked example: one household’s monthly bill
A family keeps Netflix Standard, Disney+ Standard and HBO Max Standard, all paid monthly where possible.
- Netflix Standard: $22.98.
- Disney+ Standard: $18.98.
- HBO Max Standard on the annual plan: $129.98 ÷ 12 = about $10.83.
- Total: about $52.79 a month, or roughly $633 a year.
Switch Disney+ to its annual plan ($159.98, about $13.33 a month) and the monthly total falls to about $47.14, saving roughly $68 a year. Rotate instead, keeping just one service at a time and switching every few months, and the bill can drop to $23 or less.
How to pay less
- Go annual for the services you never cancel. Disney+ shows savings of about 29% to 31% on yearly plans.
- Rotate the rest. Subscribe for the season you want, then cancel before renewal.
- Check your telco bundles. Mobile and broadband plans sometimes include a streaming service or offer it as a cheaper add-on.
- Watch for contracts. Pay TV plans may lock you in for 24 months, with charges for ending early.
- Use free tiers. meWATCH and Viu cover a lot of local and Asian content at no cost, with ads.
The WahLiao Verdict
Pick one anchor service the whole household uses, pay for it annually, and rotate everything else. Before signing any pay TV contract, ask yourself whether you will still want it in month 24. And once a quarter, scroll through your card statement for subscriptions you have forgotten; it is the easiest money you will ever save.
Questions people ask
Is there an annual Netflix plan in Singapore?
Netflix’s Singapore help page lists monthly prices only: $15.98, $22.98 and $29.98.
Can I add someone outside my home to Netflix?
Yes, as an extra member for $7.98 a month: one slot on Standard, up to two on Premium.
Do streaming prices include GST?
Netflix says taxes may apply depending on location. Check the final price at checkout for any service.
Is pay TV still worth it?
Mainly for live sport and specific channels that are not on standalone apps. If you watch mostly series and films, streaming is usually more flexible.
Sources: Netflix, Singapore plans and pricing; Disney+, Singapore plans; HBO Max, Singapore plans; MoneySmart, streaming and pay TV price guide (November 2025). The Big Buy explains; it does not advise.
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