🇺🇸 Decision check · 2026
Is HBO Max cheaper in United States?
Short answer: not really. Here's the rank, the price, and where it's actually cheaper.
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Not really. United States ranks 15th of 15 at $18.49/mo. The cheapest is 🇵🇭 Philippines at ₱199.00/mo — see the full ranking.
HBO Max price by country
Every market we track, cheapest first.
| Country | Local price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | ₱199.00 | $3.17 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRY 199.90 | $4.11 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | IDR 79,000 | $4.47 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | ARS 8,999.00 | $5.96 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | R$39.90 | $7.78 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | PLN 29.99 | $7.92 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | MX$149.00 | $8.71 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | SEK 109.00 | $11.10 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$15.99 | $11.39 |
| 🇫🇷 France | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €9.99 | $11.49 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £9.99 | $13.41 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $18.49 | $18.49 |
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Frequently asked
Is HBO Max cheaper in United States?
Not really. United States is the 15th cheapest of 15 countries we track, at $18.49/mo. Philippines is cheaper.
Where is HBO Max actually cheapest?
Philippines, at ₱199.00 per month ($3.17).
Can I just sign up for HBO Max from United States to get the price?
Usually not without a local payment method or address. A VPN can show you the price, but checkout typically still needs proof of residence, so treat this as a price comparison, not a how-to.
Prices are approximate list prices in the local market, converted at recent exchange rates and shown before local taxes. They move with currency and provider changes — always confirm on the provider's own site before buying.