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How Nigerian developers are beating $20/month AI costs with a $2 alternative (N3,200/month)

DEV.to AIΒ·April 18, 2026

This article details how Nigerian and other developing country developers struggle with disproportionately high AI costs, like ChatGPT's $20/month, which can represent 10-15 days of their salary. It proposes a $2 alternative to address this economic barrier, highlighting the issue of geographic wealth extraction.

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