Xbox Game Pass prices by country
Ultimate · 29 countries on Ultimate · Aug 29, 2026 · USD ECB, plus a public EUR table for currencies the ECB does not list 2026-08-19
Cheapest verified Ultimate: Japan $9.74 vs US $22.99 verified Aug 29, 2026
Cheapest Ultimate: Japan $9.74 · US $22.99
Aug 29, 2026 · USD ECB, plus a public EUR table for currencies the ECB does not list 2026-08-19 · Card
| # | Country | USD / mo | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | $9.74≈ ¥1,550 | −58% |
| 2 | Turkey | $11.04≈ ₺529 | −52% |
| 3 | India | $11.37≈ ₹1,089 | −51% |
| 4 | Argentina | $12.75≈ $18,999 | −45% |
| 5 | Korea | $13.65≈ ₩19,000 | −41% |
| 6 | S. Africa | $14.71≈ R 239 | −36% |
| 7 | Brazil | $14.78≈ R$76.90 | −36% |
| 8 | UAE | $15.99 | −30% |
| 9 | Saudi | $16.30≈ SAR 60.99 | −29% |
| 10 | Singapore | $17.16≈ $21.90 | −25% |
| 11 | Australia | $18.36≈ $25.95 | −20% |
| 12 | Canada | $18.74≈ $25.99 | −18% |
| 13 | NZ | $19.37≈ $32.95 | −16% |
| 14 | Mexico | $19.90≈ $339 | −13% |
| 15 | Israel | $20.75≈ ₪61.99 | −10% |
| 16 | Hungary | $22.57≈ Ft 7,090 | −2% |
| 17 | Sweden | $22.60≈ kr 215 | −2% |
| 18 | Poland | $22.81≈ zł 84.99 | −1% |
| 19 | US | $22.99 | |
| 20 | UK | $23.03≈ £16.99 | |
| 21 | Czechia | $23.97≈ Kč 499 | +4% |
| 22 | Ireland | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 23 | Germany | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 24 | France | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 25 | Spain | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 26 | Italy | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 27 | Netherlands | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 28 | Greece | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
| 29 | Portugal | $24.36≈ €20.99 | +6% |
Questions
Which country has the cheapest Xbox Game Pass?
The cheapest verified Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price is Japan at $9.74/mo versus $22.99 in the US, dated Aug 29, 2026.
Did Turkey really get cheaper?
Yes, against expectation. During Microsoft's 2026 global repricing, Turkish Ultimate dropped from TRY 799 to TRY 529, a cut reported by IGN Türkiye. Cheap markets do not only go up; this one went down, and our table moved with it.
Are Core, Standard, and Ultimate the same price?
No. They are three tiers with different game libraries and different prices in every market. Our flagship ranking tracks Ultimate. A cheap Core screenshot proves nothing about Ultimate.
Can a Turkish Xbox gift card fund Game Pass on a US account?
No. Gift credit locks to the storefront that issued it. A Turkish code redeems only on a Microsoft account whose country is set to Turkey, and wallet balance never crosses regions.
How often can I change my Microsoft account country?
At most once every three months per Microsoft's account rules, only with no active subscriptions attached, and wallet balance stays behind. Plan region moves carefully or not at all.
Is Argentina still the Game Pass hack?
Not for new subscribers. Argentina stopped taking new Game Pass signups in 2025, so posts ranking it first describe a closed door. Japan and Turkey are the live leaders in our data.
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