CHICAGO (CBS)-- Twitter's monthly paid verification has arrived for Twitter Blue members as Elon Musk takes control of the social platform.  

Twitter Blue and verified members will have to pay a fee of $7.99 a month starting later this month. 

The price of the proposed subscription has decreased since last month. In October, The Verge reported these members would have to pay $19.99 a month to maintain their status. 

For reference, here's what you can buy for around the same price as Musk's new Twitter fee: 

• 2 McDonald's Big Macs for $7.98 (This reflects the price at some Illinois locations. Prices vary.)
• Hot Dog at Wrigley Field for $6.49
• AMC Theatres discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays for $5 
• The New York Times for $4 per month for first year 
  
• Apple TV+ for $6.99 per month   
  
• Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino for $7.21 (with tax)

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