The cheapest countries for Starlink in 2026 are Rwanda ($27/month) and Nigeria ($28/month), followed by Kenya, Brazil, and Malawi — all under $40/month for Residential service, versus around $55/month for the entry tier in the United States. The ranking below reflects live pricing converted to USD as of June 2026. Because Starlink changes prices and exchange rates shift, check the live low-to-high comparison for today's order.
The 10 cheapest countries for Starlink (Residential, 2026)
Prices are the monthly Residential subscription, converted to USD for comparison. The one-time kit cost is shown separately.
| Rank | Country | Monthly (USD) | Kit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | ~$27 | ~$375 |
| 2 | Nigeria | ~$28 | ~$434 |
| 3 | Kenya | ~$35 | ~$386 |
| 4 | Brazil | ~$36 | ~$271 |
| 5 | Malawi | ~$37 | ~$380 |
| 6 | Argentina | ~$39 | ~$345 |
| 7 | Japan | ~$41 | ~$311 |
| 8 | Indonesia | ~$41 | ~$324 |
| 9 | Philippines | ~$44 | ~$454 |
| 10 | Jamaica | ~$44 | ~$380 |
Just outside the top 10: Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, and Ecuador, all around $45/month. See the full live ranking →
How this ranking is calculated
Each country's monthly price is published by Starlink in its local currency. To compare fairly, every price is converted to USD at the current exchange rate, then sorted low to high. Two things move the ranking over time:
- Starlink price changes — local promotions and adjustments happen often.
- Currency movements — a country can climb or fall purely on exchange rates.
That's why a static list ages quickly. Our low-to-high comparison tool recalculates continuously, so it always shows the current cheapest markets. Switch the currency to EUR, GBP, or CAD to compare in your own money.
Why these countries are the cheapest
The cheapest Starlink markets share a clear pattern:
- Lower average income — Starlink localizes price to drive adoption in developing economies.
- Weak wired broadband — a large under-served market Starlink wants to capture quickly.
- Lower taxes and duties — less VAT and customs loaded onto the headline price.
- Kit promotions — hardware discounted to remove the upfront barrier.
We break down the full mechanics in why Starlink is cheaper in some countries.
Monthly price vs. upfront kit: compare both
"Cheapest" depends on which number you mean. Some countries have a low monthly fee but a higher kit cost — for example, the Philippines has one of the lower monthly prices but a kit above $450, while Brazil pairs a low monthly with the cheapest kit on this list (~$271). When comparing, weigh three figures together:
- Kit price — the one-time hardware cost.
- Monthly subscription — your recurring service fee.
- Shipping & taxes — added locally on top.
Our tool shows kit, monthly, and shipping side by side so you see the total cost, not just the headline.
Important: you usually can't "country-shop" Starlink
It's tempting to buy Starlink in Rwanda or Kenya and use it at home, but Residential service is tied to your registered address and country, so this generally doesn't work for a fixed home connection. The legitimate cross-border option is the Roam plan, designed for travel and priced on its own terms. See Roam vs Residential for the difference.
Find the cheapest option for you
- Cheapest Residential plans worldwide (live, sortable)
- 10 most expensive countries for Starlink
- How much Starlink costs — full breakdown
- All Starlink plans in your country
Prices update continuously from Starlink's public pricing, so the ranking you see is current — not a snapshot from last year.