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Based on current data covering 33 regions, YouTube Premium annual prices range from a low of ¥6.42 to a high of ¥358.59, with an average of ¥78.80. For the most up-to-date best-value region, refer to the real-time data on AppPriceHub's regional detail pages. The cheapest plan can save you over ¥350 per year compared to high-price regions — roughly ¥29 in monthly savings.

You'll need to register an Apple ID in the target region and top up the corresponding App Store account using a local gift card. Once funded, switch to that Apple ID and purchase the subscription directly within the YouTube app. After subscribing, you can use YouTube Premium normally on your primary account. Keep in mind that you'll need to maintain a sufficient balance in that Apple ID for each renewal cycle, or your subscription will lapse.

The main risks include: ① your Apple account may be flagged or restricted due to frequent region switching; ② gift cards obtained from unofficial sources may lead to account suspension; ③ YouTube may revoke promotional pricing if it detects a mismatch between your IP location and your subscription region. To minimize these risks, purchase gift cards through official channels and commit to a single low-price region account for the long term.

The family plan supports up to 6 members. The ¥78.80 average across 33 regions reflects individual plan pricing. Splitting a family plan dramatically lowers the per-person cost — at the lowest recorded price of ¥6.42 for a family plan, the annual cost per member drops to roughly ¥1.07, far cheaper than any individual subscription. Family members do not need Apple IDs from the same region, but the family organizer must maintain a stable low-price region account.