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Why developers in South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan and Bangladesh can't afford ChatGPT
DEV.to AIΒ·April 14, 2026
The article highlights that the $20/month ChatGPT subscription is unaffordable for developers in countries like South Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, representing multiple days of their minimum wage. This Western-centric pricing acts as a "luxury tax on learning," hindering access to essential AI tools for developers contributing significantly to the tech ecosystem in these regions.
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