The 2008 Netflix Cost-Analysis Breakdown
Posted on December 28th, 2008 by Ms. SP
If you drop by here with any regularity, you know I’m a huge fan of my Netflixmembership. It’s a good value for me, and here’s the breakdown to prove it.
Plan: 3-at-a-time
Cost per month: $18.35
Cost for the year: $220.20
Number of discs viewed: 95
Cost per disc: $2.32
Number of bonus Watch Instantly items viewed: 35
(These are the numbers I’m presenting even though changing sales tax percentages and gift card amounts modified my own personal cost over the course of the year. It’s just easier to use the most-recent numbers.)
The stats are pretty obvious but to spell it out, this is how this service benefits me:
- I watch a lot of TV through Netflix. Since I have it, I don’t have to pay for any of the premium cable channels. This saves me about $25 a month.
- Every disc brings me of at least two hours of entertainment. Within this time period, I don’t have to look for any other distractions. As an hourly rate, it’s only costing me $1.16 an hour for this fun preoccupation. That’s saved me money as well.
- I’m not locked into a TV viewing schedule or feel the need to catch a movie before it leaves the theaters. This frees up my life and allows me flexibility with plans. I love that.
- And finally, I like that I can have regular content for this blog.
How was your Netflix experience this year? Is the service worth your while?
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