$500/mo AI subscription is huge money in Jakarta: PPP pricing debate
sujingshen · x · 2026-10-06
- An Indonesian user complains that $200–$500/month AI subscriptions are a big chunk of income in Jakarta, calling for purchasing power parity (PPP) pricing.
- sújingshen argues regional pricing invites VPN region-hopping arbitrage and won't reach those who need it most; a cheaper low-tier plan with limited quota is more realistic.
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