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Is ChatGPT Plus worth it in Australia?
In short: ChatGPT Plus is worth it if you regularly hit the free plan's limits or need its extra features. In the Australian App Store it's listed at A$29.99 a month. Most beginners can stay on the free plan.
Checked: 18 Oct 2026, prices and features change. · Last updated:
App Store prices by region
| Plan | AU (AUD) | US (USD) | UK (GBP) | EU (Ireland, EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus | A$29.99/month A$300.00/year | US$19.99/month - | £19.99/month - | €22.99/month - |
| ChatGPT Go | A$13.00/month no yearly plan | US$8.00/month no yearly plan | £6.99/month no yearly plan | €7.99/month no yearly plan |
App Store prices. US prices exclude tax; UK, EU and AU prices include it. Website prices may differ. Prices checked: .
What it costs
- US web price: OpenAI's help centre lists ChatGPT Plus at US$20 a month, billed monthly. It says there's currently no annual billing option for Plus on the web.
- Australian App Store price, may differ on the web: A$29.99 a month, or A$300 a year (GST included).
- Cheaper option: ChatGPT Go is A$13.00 a month (Australian App Store price, may differ on the web). OpenAI notes that Go may include ads.
What you get over the free plan
OpenAI's pricing page says Plus includes:
- advanced reasoning models
- expanded messages and uploads
- expanded deep research
- more memory and context
- projects, scheduled tasks and custom GPTs
- early access to new features
The free plan still includes unlimited everyday text chats (subject to fair-use rules), with limited uploads, image creation, voice and deep research.
Who it's worth it for
- Worth it: you use ChatGPT most days for work or study, keep hitting limits, or rely on file uploads and deep research.
- Probably not: you use it a few times a week for emails, recipes and explanations. The free plan handles our recipes.
Try before you pay
Use the free plan for two weeks. Each time you hit a limit, write it down. If it happens often and gets in your way, Plus is worth a month. You can cancel later.
Common questions
Can I cancel ChatGPT Plus any time?
Plus is billed monthly. If you subscribed through the App Store, you manage and cancel it in your Apple account settings.
Is ChatGPT Plus cheaper on the web than in the app?
It can be. The US web price is US$20 a month before local taxes. The Australian App Store price is A$29.99 a month (may differ on the web), so compare the two before you subscribe.
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