The most expensive country for Starlink in 2026 is Qatar at roughly $220/month — a clear outlier — followed by the United States ($120/month), the Cook Islands ($117), and Canada ($100). The ranking below reflects live pricing converted to USD as of June 2026. Because Starlink changes prices and exchange rates shift, check the live high-to-low comparison for today's order.
The 10 most expensive 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 | Qatar | ~$220 | ~$451 |
| 2 | United States | ~$120 | ~$349 |
| 3 | Cook Islands | ~$117 | ~$341 |
| 4 | Canada | ~$100 | ~$358 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | ~$100 | ~$399 |
| 6 | Puerto Rico | ~$99 | ~$389 |
| 7 | Australia | ~$98 | ~$387 |
| 8 | New Zealand | ~$92 | ~$348 |
| 9 | Poland | ~$91 | ~$407 |
| 10 | Singapore | ~$85 | ~$515 |
The UK figure also covers the Crown dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man), and several Australian territories (Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island) match Australia's pricing. See the full live ranking →
How this ranking is calculated
Starlink publishes each country's price in its local currency. To rank them, every monthly price is converted to USD at the current exchange rate, then sorted high to low. The order shifts for two reasons:
- Starlink price changes — adjustments and promotions happen regularly.
- Currency movements — a stronger local currency pushes a country up the USD ranking.
A static list goes stale fast. Our high-to-low comparison tool recalculates continuously, always reflecting the current most-expensive markets. Switch to EUR, GBP, or CAD to see it in your own currency.
Why these countries pay the most
The most expensive Starlink markets tend to share these traits:
- Higher average income — Starlink prices to what the market will bear.
- Strong existing demand — less need to discount to drive adoption.
- Local taxes and import duties — VAT and customs inflate the headline price.
- Outlier pricing — Qatar stands alone above $200/month, well clear of the next tier.
For the full explanation of these dynamics, see why Starlink prices vary by country.
Expensive monthly doesn't always mean expensive overall
A high monthly fee can be offset by a cheaper kit, or made worse by a pricey one. Singapore, for example, has a relatively lower monthly price than Canada but one of the most expensive kits (~$515). When you compare, weigh all three:
- Kit price — the one-time hardware cost.
- Monthly subscription — your recurring fee.
- Shipping & taxes — added locally.
Our tool shows kit, monthly, and shipping together so you see the total cost rather than a single number.
Is Starlink worth it at these prices?
In expensive, well-connected markets, Starlink usually costs more than urban fiber or cable — its value is strongest where wired broadband is slow, unreliable, or simply unavailable. We weigh the trade-off in detail in is Starlink worth it in 2026.
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Prices update continuously from Starlink's public pricing, so the ranking you see is current.