Running Gemini 2.5 Pro with new pricing in a single-threaded mode comes out to me to approximately $7.5 per hour. This got me thinking about how this compares to average human wages around the world.
Comparison by Gemini 2.5 Flash:
| Region | Average Hourly Wage (approx. USD) | Gemini 2.5 Pro Cost ($7.5/h) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.24 | Significantly lower |
| European Union | $36.30 (average) | Significantly lower |
| My Country | $6.10 - $13.10 (region-dependent) | Comparable to higher, or lower than average, depends on region |
| India | $1.58 | Significantly higher |