According to cable.co.uk, a British comparison website, Estonia has the most expensive broadband in the Baltic states with an average monthly cost of USD 31.21 (€28.80). In contrast, Latvia offers the cheapest broadband in the region at an average monthly cost of USD 16.59, followed closely by Lithuania at USD 16.94 per month.
In global rankings, Estonia stands at the 71st position for the cheapest internet among 233 countries and territories. Latvia and Lithuania fare better, ranking 30th and 31st respectively.
The Nordic countries have significantly higher monthly broadband costs. Finland's average cost is USD 38.15 (93rd cheapest globally), Sweden's is USD 34.05 (83rd), Denmark's is USD 38.19 (94th), and Norway's is USD 80.18, making it the 176th cheapest in the world.
The comparison site analysed 3,405 broadband plans in 223 countries and territories between 7 September and 10 November 2023. Sudan currently offers the cheapest broadband at USD 2.40 per month, largely due to the devaluation of the Sudanese pound against the US dollar. On the other hand, the Solomon Islands is the most expensive, with an average package price of USD 457.84 per month.
In Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Romania rank among the top ten for the cheapest broadband costs, with average monthly prices of USD 7.35 and USD 8.60, respectively. Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Croatia also offer cheaper internet than Estonia.
Western Europe shows a broad range of broadband prices, with none of the 29 countries measured ranking in the top 50 for affordability. The regional average broadband price is USD 50.01. Malta is the cheapest in the region at USD 27.01, followed by Italy at USD 30.97, and Spain at USD 31.99. The Faroe Islands, Norway, and Iceland are the most expensive, with prices of USD 83.86, USD 80.18, and USD 76.24 respectively.
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