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Imagine you are watching an awesome video, and a very interesting part is playing, when suddenly a long unskippable ad appears and ruins your whole mood.
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music allow you to watch your favorite videos without any interruption.
1. Quick Price Breakdown
Whether you enjoy videos alone, with family, or are a student.
| Plan Type | Monthly Price (PKR) | Key Details |
| Individual | Rs. 479 | 1 user account |
| Family | Rs. 899 | Up to 6 accounts total |
| Student | Rs. 329 | Requires university ID |
| Music Only (Solo) | Rs. 299 | Audio-only streaming |
| Music Only (Family) | Rs. 479 | Audio only for 6 accounts |
| Music Only (Student) | Rs. 149 | Audio-only discount |
Note: If you are a new user buying packages for the first time, your first month will be a free trial, and billing will start after one month.
YouTube Premium Price in the US (USD) vs. Pakistan (PKR)
| Plan & Service | Pakistan Rate (PKR / USD) | US Local Price |
| YouTube Premium (Individual) | Rs. 479 (~$1.72) | $13.99 / mo |
| YouTube Premium (Family) | Rs. 899 (~$3.23) | $22.99 / mo |
| YouTube Premium (Student) | Rs. 329 (~$1.18) | $7.99 / mo |
| YouTube Music (Individual) | Rs. 299 (~$1.07) | $10.99 / mo |
| YouTube Music (Family) | Rs. 479 (~$1.72) | $16.99 / mo |
| YouTube Music (Student) | Rs. 149 (~$0.53) | $5.49 / mo |
What Exactly Are You Paying For?
Many people ask whether buying YouTube Premium is worth it. Well, this depends on how much you use YouTube and what you normally watch. Upon buying the Premium package, you will get the following features, through which you can estimate whether it is worth buying or not:
| Feature | Free YouTube | YouTube Premium |
| Advertisements | Constant ads | 100% Ad-Free |
| Background Play | Stops if you close the app | Keeps playing |
| Offline Viewing | Highly limited | Unrestricted downloads |
| YouTube Music | Ads, no lock-screen play | Premium Music included |
| Picture-in-Picture | Restricted | Watch while using other apps |
How the "Family" and "Student" Plans Work
By getting the Family or Student package, you can save a lot of money, but there are a few requirements, and it works as follows:
The Family Plan: Best Value for Money
| Feature | Details |
| Total Members | You + up to 5 family members (ages 13+). |
| How it Works | Every member gets their own private, personalized profile. |
| Requirement | All members must reside in the same household. |
The Student Plan: Deep Discount
| Feature | Details |
| Requirement | Must be enrolled at an eligible university. |
| Verification | Managed annually via the SheerID database. |
| Limit | Valid for a maximum of 4 consecutive years. |
How to Sign Up & Payment Methods in Pakistan
Since Google Play works internationally, these are the steps to buy these packages:
| Step | Action Required |
| 1. Choose Platform | Sign up via a web browser (directly on YouTube's site) to avoid Apple App Store surcharges if you are on an iPhone. |
| 2. Card Verification | Use a local Visa or Mastercard debit/credit card. |
| 3. Enable E-Commerce | Ensure "International/Online Transactions" are activated on your banking app before paying. |
| 4. Enjoy | Once authorized, your ad-free experience begins immediately across all your devices! |
Final Verdict
If your YouTube usage is high, by paying just Rs 479—which is very cheap compared to international rates—you can get rid of annoying ads, and if you buy the family or student package, you can get many more features at an even lower price.