How Much is Netflix Per Month?

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Netflix boasts an impressive library of movies and TV shows, from trashy eye-rolling reality shows like Too Hot to Handle to the surprise Spanish hit that is Money Heist (is it socially acceptable to watch all five seasons in one weekend? Asking for a friend). And with Squid Game: The Challenge soon to land, there’s never been a better time to jump on board one of the biggest bandwagons in the world. Or, if you already have a Netflix account, maybe you’re looking to bump up the subscription to enable higher resolution or multiple screen sharing.

Well, whatever the case, you’ve come to the right place. Read on as Canstar Blue dissects Netflix plans and prices in New Zealand to help you find the best deal for you (and the people who leach off your account).

What are the different Netflix streaming plans?

When it comes to deciding on a subscription plan, Netflix offers three different options. You’ll be pleased to hear that with Netflix, all three plans – Basic, Standard and Premium – grant you access to the entire library.

• The Basic Plan is the cheapest at just $12.99/month, but it offers lower screening resolution and only with one device at a time (meaning it’s probably best not to share a Basic Plan with a friend or family).
• The Standard Plan comes in at $18.49/month and bumps the quality up to 1080p resolution (HD), whilst allowing two devices to stream content simultaneously.
• The Premium Plan is a bigger jump in price at $24.99/month, but you can see why – subscribers can enjoy definition up to Ultra HD as well as streaming content on four different devices simultaneously.

Which Netflix plan should I choose?

At the end of the day, what Netflix plan is best for you should come down to personal preference and your current situation. For example, if you’re living alone why not save some money with the Basic Plan? But if you’re a fan of ultra-high definition quality, or you’re signing up as part of a family, then it may be worth splashing out on the Standard or Premium Plan.

Additionally, if you’re someone with limited data and looking to download content onto your device to later watch offline, we would highly recommend the Standard or Premium plan. The more devices you can log into, the more you can download and store content, in turn potentially saving money on internet and data.

How much data does Netflix use?

Watching Netflix on your mobile phone generally uses much less data than watching on a computer or television. Netflix data usage on phones is as follows:

• Automatic: 4 hours per GB of data
• Save data: 6 hours per GB of data
• Maximum data: Uses up to 1GB per 20 minutes or more

Although a higher quality will make for cinematic-like viewing, you need to think about how strong your internet connection is and if your plan can support the quality (you don’t want any nasty surprises on your next bill). Similarly, you don’t want to be constantly waiting for your show to finish buffering, meaning looking at your current internet capabilities before signing up can save you a bit of frustration when movie night comes around.

Does Netflix have a free trial?

Unfortunately, Netflix no longer offers a free trial. If you want to try Netflix, you’ll have to sign up for at least one month at $12.99. However, there are no lock-in contracts, so if you don’t like what you see you can easily cancel your subscription before the month is up.

What devices are compatible with Netflix New Zealand?

There are countless devices and ways to stream Netflix, including:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Smart TVs
• PCs and laptops
• Blu-Ray players
• Set-top boxes
• Game consoles
• Streaming media players (e.g. Chromecast)

About the reviewer of this page

This report was reviewed by Canstar Content Producer, Caitlin Bingham. Caitlin is an experienced writer whose passion for creativity led her to study communication and journalism. She began her career freelancing as a content writer, before joining the Canstar team.