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Poe Basic price by country: how much it costs and where it is cheapest
Official App Store prices in 77 countries, converted at 2026-10-25 08:02 rates. Cheapest: Egypt EGP 249.99.
- cheapest (Egypt)
- ¥30
- US App Store
- ¥33
- saving / month
- ¥3
- vs US
- 9% off
1 USD = 6.6892 CNY (2026-10-25 08:02)Official web price: not verified
No real gap The cheapest verified region is 90.6% of the US price – switching regions saves little or nothing for this plan.
01Poe Basic price by country (cheapest first)
Monthly App Store price in local currency, converted to the yuan. Click a header to sort.
| # | Country | Local price | Monthly | vs US | Annual (per month) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | EGP 249.99 | ¥30 | −¥3 | ¥25EGP 2,499.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 2 | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | $150.00 | ¥31 | −¥3 | ¥25$1,490.00/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 3 | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | HK$ 38.00 | ¥32 | ±¥0 | ¥28HK$ 388.00/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 4 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | CHF 4.00 | ¥32 | ±¥0 | ¥27CHF 40.00/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 5 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | ￦6,600 | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28￦66,000/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 United States* | $4.99 | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28$49.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 7 | 🇧🇸 Bahamas | USD 4.99billed in USD | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28USD 49.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 8 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $4.99billed in USD | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28$49.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-24 |
| 9 | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | USD 4.99billed in USD | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28USD 49.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-25 |
| 10 | 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | USD 4.99billed in USD | ¥33 | ±¥0 | ¥28USD 49.99/yr? | App Store ↗2026-10-24 |
Showing the 10 cheapest of 77 verified countries; pick “All” or a region to see the rest.
Key countries: 🇹🇷 Türkiye₺249,99（¥34，#16）; 🇮🇳 India₹ 499（¥35，#18）; 🇳🇬 Nigeria₦ 7,900.00（¥40，#30）; 🇯🇵 Japan¥800（¥34，#17）; 🇸🇬 SingaporeS$ 6.98（¥37，#22）; 🇬🇧 United Kingdom£4.99（¥45，#51）; 🇩🇪 Germany (euro area)5,99 €（¥45，#52）; 🇨🇦 Canada$6.99（¥33，#15）; 🇦🇺 Australia$7.99（¥38，#24）; 🇧🇷 BrazilR$ 29,90（¥40，#29）
* US and Canada prices exclude sales tax; other storefronts include tax（Apple）。“Annual” = a same-name item ≥ 6× the monthly price; the App Store page does not state its period.
Not verified in 98 of 175 storefronts: Unverified: not among the 10 in-app purchases the storefront page shows 94; App not available in this storefront 4. Full list in the JSON.
02Other ways to pay less
Official offers only, each with its source.
Annual on the US App Store
$49.99/yr ≈ ¥28/mo · saves ¥6/mo（17% off）
Period inferred (≥ 6× monthly).
03Channels and risks
| Channel | Typical saving | Within terms? | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official web price (USD) | Baseline | Yes | Needs a card the vendor accepts; the service must be offered in your country. |
| App Store in your own country | Not always cheaper: US iOS Claude Max 5x is $124.99 vs $100 on the web | Yes | Billing, refunds and cancellation go through Apple. |
| Annual billing | Typically 15–20% (see each plan) | Yes | Paid upfront; refund rules differ by vendor. |
| Official family / team plans | Depends on seats | Yes | Only what the vendor lists (e.g. Google One storage sharing); team plans are per seat. |
| Education / verified offers | Up to free | Yes | Strict eligibility (country, age, verification); usually auto-renews at full price. |
| App Store in a lower-priced country | See the tables (up to 88% below the US App Store here) | Grey area | Apple’s terms tie your account to your country of residence (“Home Country”). Vendors can limit features or availability by region, and Apple can change prices at any time. |
Sources: Apple Media Services Terms · Anthropic Consumer Terms · OpenAI Services Agreement §3.1
Risk warnings only – not recommended
High risk Shared accounts (“carpooling”)
Breaks most consumer terms – Anthropic’s says you may not “make your Account available to anyone else”. Other riders see your chats; the account can be banned or the organiser can disappear.
High risk Third-party top-up services
You hand your login to a stranger and cannot see how they pay. If that payment is disputed or reversed, the subscription is cancelled and the account may be banned.
High risk Black-market accounts / stolen cards
Card fraud is a crime. Chargebacks void the subscription and get accounts banned; buyers can be caught up in the fraud. We do not list or link any such seller.
04Other Poe plans
FAQ
Which country has the cheapest Poe Basic?
Egypt: EGP 249.99 on the App Store, about ¥30 ($4.52) at 2026-10-25 08:02 rates, ¥3 a month less than the US (¥33).
What are the 5 cheapest countries for Poe Basic?
1. Egypt EGP 249.99 ≈ ¥30; 2. Taiwan $150.00 ≈ ¥31; 3. Hong Kong HK$ 38.00 ≈ ¥32; 4. Switzerland CHF 4.00 ≈ ¥32; 5. South Korea ￦6,600 ≈ ¥33 (of 77 verified storefronts, 2026-10-25 08:02 rates).
How much is Poe Basic per month?
US App Store: $4.99/month (≈ ¥33, excl. sales tax). Official web price: not verified. Across 77 verified countries it ranges from ¥30 (Egypt) to ¥52 (Colombia) a month at 2026-10-25 08:02 rates.
How much is Poe Basic in India?
₹ 499 per month on the Indian App Store, about $5.25 (¥35).
How much is Poe Basic in Turkey?
₺249,99 per month on the Turkish App Store, about ¥34 ($5.03).
Is the App Store price the same as the web price?
US App Store: $4.99/month. Official web price: not verified. US prices exclude sales tax.
Is there a Poe student discount, free trial or annual plan?
We have not verified an official annual, student or trial offer for this plan; check the vendor’s pricing page.
How much is Poe Basic per year?
The US App Store also lists $49.99 for a same-name item (treated as annual): ≈ ¥28/month vs ¥33 monthly.
Is buying in a cheaper country, a shared account or a top-up reseller safe?
Apple’s terms tie your account to your country of residence, and vendors can restrict features by region. Shared accounts, top-up resellers and stolen cards risk bans and legal trouble – we do not link any.
Is Poe Basic worth it, or is the API cheaper?
It depends on how much you use it. Our subscription-vs-API calculator converts the monthly price into tokens at official API prices so you can compare with your own usage.
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