Perplexity: Sonar - API in Egypt, billed in EGP
LivesonarSonar 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)import OpenAI from "openai"
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1",
apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
})
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "sonar",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "What are some fun things to do in Cairo?" },
],
})
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content)curl https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "sonar",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "What are some fun things to do in Cairo?"}
]
}'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.
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