Top 10 Countries With the Most Expensive Internet in 2025
In today’s digital era, internet connectivity is essential for work, education, entertainment, and communication. However, the cost of accessing the internet varies drastically across the globe. Some countries enjoy fast and affordable connections, while others pay premium prices for even basic speeds. According to the Digital 2025 report by We Are Social and World Population Review , here are the top 10 countries with the most expensive internet in 2025.
Top 10 Countries With the Most Expensive Internet in 2025
Rank Country Average Price per Mbps (USD) Average Price per Mbps (INR)
1. United Arab Emirates: The Costliest Internet
The UAE tops the list with an average price of ₹380.67 per Mbps. Despite having advanced 5G networks and robust digital infrastructure, high-end service packages and limited competition keep prices elevated, making connectivity expensive for regular consumers.
2. Ghana: High Costs Amid Limited Infrastructure
Ghana’s internet costs average ₹227.86 per Mbps. The reliance on satellite connections, scarce fibre-optic networks, and imported telecom equipment contribute to the high prices, limiting broadband access for most residents.
3. Switzerland: Premium Internet for a Premium Nation
In Switzerland, the internet price stands at ₹182.82 per Mbps. High living costs, top-quality digital services, and premium pricing make connectivity expensive, despite the country’s advanced technological landscape.
4. Kenya: Growing Urbanisation Drives Up Costs
Kenya averages ₹136.01 per Mbps. Rapid urbanisation, increasing mobile subscriptions, and limited undersea cable capacity strain the network, keeping internet costs high in East Africa.
5. Morocco: Fibre Expansion Yet High Prices
Morocco charges around ₹102.43 per Mbps. Though fibre networks are expanding, minimal competition and high telecom taxes maintain the internet’s high cost.
6. Australia: Connectivity Challenges Across a Vast Land
Australia’s internet costs ₹92.74 per Mbps on average. The country’s large geographic area and dispersed population make network maintenance expensive, particularly in remote and rural regions.
7. Germany: Quality Comes at a Price
Germany averages ₹91.86 per Mbps. High-quality services, strict regulations, and slower adoption of cheaper technologies keep connectivity costs relatively high.
8. Nigeria: Mobile Networks Dominate
In Nigeria, internet costs are ₹63.59 per Mbps. With mobile networks dominating over fibre infrastructure, urban areas have better access, while rural regions face higher costs and limited connectivity.
9. Canada: Expensive Infrastructure in a Large Country
Canada charges ₹58.29 per Mbps. Limited competition, high data consumption, and expensive infrastructure development due to vast land and extreme climate conditions contribute to higher costs.
10. Pakistan: High Cost Despite Growing Networks
Pakistan rounds out the top 10 with ₹46.81 per Mbps. Insufficient network coverage and reliance on imported equipment result in relatively high prices compared to other Asian countries.
Where Does India Stand?
India is not in the top 10 countries with the most expensive internet. With an average cost of $0.08 (₹7.05) per Mbps, India offers some of the world’s cheapest and fastest mobile internet services, reflecting the nation’s strong digital penetration and competitive telecom market.
The 2025 Global Digital Divide
The 2025 report highlights the continuing digital divide, where internet access and costs depend heavily on infrastructure, governance, and economic conditions. While countries like the UAE provide premium services, nations like Ghana struggle with high costs due to limited capacity. Reducing broadband prices and improving digital infrastructure remain key to achieving global connectivity equality.
Top 10 Countries With the Most Expensive Internet in 2025
Rank Country Average Price per Mbps (USD) Average Price per Mbps (INR) | 1 | U.A.E. | $4.31 | ₹380.67 |
| 2 | Ghana | $2.58 | ₹227.86 |
| 3 | Switzerland | $2.07 | ₹182.82 |
| 4 | Kenya | $1.54 | ₹136.01 |
| 5 | Morocco | $1.16 | ₹102.43 |
| 6 | Australia | $1.05 | ₹92.74 |
| 7 | Germany | $1.04 | ₹91.86 |
| 8 | Nigeria | $0.72 | ₹63.59 |
| 9 | Canada | $0.66 | ₹58.29 |
| 10 | Pakistan | $0.53 | ₹46.81 |
1. United Arab Emirates: The Costliest Internet
The UAE tops the list with an average price of ₹380.67 per Mbps. Despite having advanced 5G networks and robust digital infrastructure, high-end service packages and limited competition keep prices elevated, making connectivity expensive for regular consumers.
2. Ghana: High Costs Amid Limited Infrastructure
Ghana’s internet costs average ₹227.86 per Mbps. The reliance on satellite connections, scarce fibre-optic networks, and imported telecom equipment contribute to the high prices, limiting broadband access for most residents.
3. Switzerland: Premium Internet for a Premium Nation
In Switzerland, the internet price stands at ₹182.82 per Mbps. High living costs, top-quality digital services, and premium pricing make connectivity expensive, despite the country’s advanced technological landscape.
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4. Kenya: Growing Urbanisation Drives Up Costs
Kenya averages ₹136.01 per Mbps. Rapid urbanisation, increasing mobile subscriptions, and limited undersea cable capacity strain the network, keeping internet costs high in East Africa.
5. Morocco: Fibre Expansion Yet High Prices
Morocco charges around ₹102.43 per Mbps. Though fibre networks are expanding, minimal competition and high telecom taxes maintain the internet’s high cost.
6. Australia: Connectivity Challenges Across a Vast Land
Australia’s internet costs ₹92.74 per Mbps on average. The country’s large geographic area and dispersed population make network maintenance expensive, particularly in remote and rural regions.
7. Germany: Quality Comes at a Price
Germany averages ₹91.86 per Mbps. High-quality services, strict regulations, and slower adoption of cheaper technologies keep connectivity costs relatively high.
8. Nigeria: Mobile Networks Dominate
In Nigeria, internet costs are ₹63.59 per Mbps. With mobile networks dominating over fibre infrastructure, urban areas have better access, while rural regions face higher costs and limited connectivity.
9. Canada: Expensive Infrastructure in a Large Country
Canada charges ₹58.29 per Mbps. Limited competition, high data consumption, and expensive infrastructure development due to vast land and extreme climate conditions contribute to higher costs.
10. Pakistan: High Cost Despite Growing Networks
Pakistan rounds out the top 10 with ₹46.81 per Mbps. Insufficient network coverage and reliance on imported equipment result in relatively high prices compared to other Asian countries.
Where Does India Stand?
India is not in the top 10 countries with the most expensive internet. With an average cost of $0.08 (₹7.05) per Mbps, India offers some of the world’s cheapest and fastest mobile internet services, reflecting the nation’s strong digital penetration and competitive telecom market.
The 2025 Global Digital Divide
The 2025 report highlights the continuing digital divide, where internet access and costs depend heavily on infrastructure, governance, and economic conditions. While countries like the UAE provide premium services, nations like Ghana struggle with high costs due to limited capacity. Reducing broadband prices and improving digital infrastructure remain key to achieving global connectivity equality.
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