Perplexity: Sonar - API in Egypt, billed in EGP

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Sonar is lightweight, affordable, fast, and simple to use — now featuring citations and the ability to customize sources. It is designed for companies seeking to integrate lightweight question-and-answer features

Modality

Chat

Context window

127K tokens

Max output

114K tokens

Region

US

Published

29 Sept 2026

Pricing

Input

57.30

EGP per 1M tokens

Output

57.30

EGP per 1M tokens

Monthly cost example

3,724.6 EGP

Illustrative estimate: 50M input + 15M output tokens per month at this model's catalog rates.

Use it via the API

Perplexity: Sonar works with any OpenAI-compatible SDK — point the base URL at https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1 and use your SovereignEG API key.

Run inference

OpenAI-compatible — POST /v1/chat/completions — drop-in for any OpenAI SDK.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="sonar",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "What are some fun things to do in Cairo?"}
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Perplexity: Sonar cost?

57.30 EGP per 1M input tokens; 57.30 EGP per 1M output tokens. Billing is metered per token in Egyptian pounds (EGP), with no minimum commitment.

What is the context window of Perplexity: Sonar?

Perplexity: Sonar supports a context window of 127,072 tokens (127K), with up to 114,364 output tokens per response.

Where is Perplexity: Sonar hosted?

Perplexity: Sonar is served from US (US-hosted inference).

How do I use Perplexity: Sonar via the API?

Perplexity: Sonar is available through the OpenAI-compatible SovereignEG API: point your SDK's base URL at https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1 and call /v1/chat/completions with model "sonar" and your API key.