How much Netflix costs in Australia

It was one of the first international streaming services to launch in Australia, and since 2015, more than 6.2 million of us are still paying to binge the likes of Stranger Things, Black Doves, Bridgerton and Squid Game. So, if you're one of the few who haven't signed up (or have let your membership lapse for a couple of years), you may not know exactly how much a Netflix subscription will set you back in Australia.

Here's a full breakdown of the damage.

There are a few different Netflix plans available, ranging from $7.99 per month for the bare-bones ad-supported service to $25.99 per month for the whole shebang in 4K.

Once upon a time, paying less for Netflix didn't necessarily involve getting less content. The Standard and Premium plans still come with access to Netflix's full library of movies and TV shows, but the new Standard with Ads plan only includes select content.

That aside, the other details that set each plan apart are advertisements (only on the cheapest plan,) the stream quality (ranging from 1080p HD to 4K), the number of simultaneous streams, and the number of devices able to download content to watch offline. The more you spend, the more you get in terms of streams, downloads, and resolution.

If you've been hit by Netflix's recent crackdown on password sharing, I've got good news and bad news. The upshot is that Netflix will let you grant access to someone outside your household. The bad news is that it'll cost you an extra $7.99 per additional household. 

Those on the Standard price tier can add a single extra member outside of their household. If you're on the Premium tier you can add two, but it'll cost you $7.99 per person.

If you haven't been subscribed to Netflix for a few years, you'll notice the prices have gone up slightly. If you're looking for something a little cheaper, here's a comparison of all the streaming services currently available in Australia and their prices.

The right Netflix plan really depends on how many people on the account will be likely to be watching on different devices at the same time. It also depends on whether or not each person plans on watching content offline, and what resolution you prefer. 

The most important question to ask first is, can you handle ad-breaks? If not, avoid the cheapest $7.99 per month ad-supported plan and skip straight to Standard. 

If you're not keen on sharing your Netflix account with anyone else and can tolerate High Definition, a Standard account will do you just fine. For those with fancy TVs or a larger household, we'd definitely recommend Premium. With 4K stream quality and up to four simultaneous streams, it'll keep everyone happy.

One thing to keep in mind is that, because Netflix plans are contract-free, you can switch tiers at any time if you find you need more (or less) simultaneous streams or simply want to watch your favourite shows in higher resolution.

Unfortunately, no. Like many streaming services, Netflix used to offer a 30-day free trial in Australia as a way to attract new users. However, now that basically everyone in the country knows about Netflix and what movies and TV shows it has to offer, sadly for us, they no longer need to offer a free trial. The cheapest way to try Netflix is to simply sign up to the Basic plan for a month and cancel if you're not satisfied.

As the streaming service that's been around the longest (and has the most subscribers), it's no surprise that Netflix is available on basically every device you can think of, or simply accessed via your chosen PC or Mac browser.

From your smartphone to your PlayStation 5, here are all the devices compatible with Netflix.

To get the best watching experience with as little buffering as possible, you'll need to see if your internet plan is equipped to handle Netflix's data usage.

Here's how much data each plan (or more specifically, each streaming resolution) will eat up, and the recommended internet speed.

If you're a regular Netflix user, we'd recommend going no slower than NBN Basic II speed, which clocks in at up to 25Mbps. However, unless you live alone, we'd suggest opting for an NBN Standard plan which, at speeds of up to 50Mbps, should be more than enough to give everyone in the household a smooth and snappy internet experience.

Here are the cheapest NBN 50 plans today.