In Pics| Cost of internet across countries

With human beings increasingly dependent on the internet, it is close to being one of our basic needs. However, accessibility to internet varies based on the country one belongs to.Scroll for a look at the cost of internet across countries, according to data from statista.com.

With one gigabyte costing on average just $0.04 per GB in the year 2022, Israel ranks first in data affordability. Credit: iStock Photo

Italy is second in the list with a cost of $0.12 per 1GB. Italy is also known for its infrastructure around providing internet. It also supports its neighbouring San Marino’s internet. Credit: iStock Photo

India is not far behind as it is in the third position with 0.17$ (Rs 13.97) per 1 GB. The digital boom accelerated by Reliance’s Jio and other telecoms has made internet accessible across the country. Credit: iStock Photo

France comes in fourth place with $0.24 per GB.Credit: iStock Photo

China, which has its own search engines and messaging apps, is in the fifth position with $0.41 dollar per GB. Credit: iStock Photo

The most expensive data plans are in some countries of North America, Canada, and in some parts of Europe. South Korea also has expensive data standing at $12. 55 per GB. Credit: iStock Photo

The most expensive country in terms of accessibility of data, however, is Saint Helena. It is an island that falls under British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean and per GB of data costs a whopping $41.06 here. Credit: iStock Photo