What a travel eSIM costs in 195 countries and territories, based on 2,520 live plans. Snapshot date: November 10, 2026. All prices in USD.
Key findings
- The Seyyah Mobile Travel eSIM Price Index 2026 covers 211 destination pages: 195 countries and territories plus 16 regional bundles.
- The index is based on 2,520 plans listed on those pages on November 10, 2026.
- The median price of a 1 GB / 7-day travel eSIM is $5.29 across 191 countries and territories.
- The average price of the same 1 GB / 7-day plan is $8.31.
- The cheapest 1 GB / 7-day eSIM costs $2.09 (Hong Kong and Macao).
- The most expensive 1 GB / 7-day eSIM costs $39.49 (Mozambique).
- The most expensive 1 GB plan costs 18.9 times the cheapest.
- 45 of 191 destinations (23.6%) have a 1 GB plan at $2.49 or less.
- 85 of 191 destinations (44.5%) have a 1 GB plan at $5.00 or less.
- 148 of 191 destinations (77.5%) have a 1 GB plan at $10.00 or less.
- The median lowest price per GB is $0.93 across 195 countries and territories.
- In 105 of 195 destinations (53.8%) you can pay $1.00 per GB or less on a larger plan.
- Thailand has the lowest price per GB in the index: $0.30 (50 GB / 10 days, $14.99).
- Europe is the cheapest region: the median 1 GB plan costs $2.49.
- Oceania is the most expensive region: the median 1 GB plan costs $20.79.
- 194 of 195 country pages list at least one unlimited plan.
Cheapest eSIM countries 2026
Price of a 1 GB / 7-day plan, the smallest plan listed in 191 of 195 countries and territories.
- Hong Kong and Macao are the cheapest: $2.09 for 1 GB / 7 days.
- 43 more destinations are tied at $2.49 for 1 GB / 7 days.
- 34 of those 43 are in Europe.
- The 9 outside Europe at $2.49: China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, Vietnam.
- Turkey is also in the $2.49 group.
Full $2.49 group (alphabetical): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, USA, Ukraine, Vietnam.
Most expensive countries for a travel eSIM
| Rank | Destination | 1 GB / 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | $39.49 |
| 2 | Tajikistan | $37.29 |
| 3 | Nauru | $36.09 |
| 4 | Mongolia | $33.99 |
| 4 | Togo | $33.99 |
| 4 | Vanuatu | $33.99 |
| 7 | Namibia | $29.09 |
| 8 | Palestine | $26.29 |
| 9 | Belize | $25.09 |
| 9 | Benin | $25.09 |
| 9 | Tonga | $25.09 |
Ties share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
Average eSIM price per GB by region
| Region | Destinations | Median 1 GB price | Average 1 GB price | Median lowest price per GB | Median cheapest unlimited day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 53 | $2.49 (n=53) | $3.29 | $0.42 | $0.77 |
| Asia | 27 | $4.09 (n=27) | $6.98 | $0.59 | $2.77 |
| Middle East | 10 | $4.79 (n=7) | $8.08 | $1.14 | $3.31 |
| Americas | 52 | $7.49 (n=51) | $7.31 | $2.77 | $6.20 |
| Africa | 44 | $14.09 (n=44) | $13.93 | $3.27 | $14.16 |
| Oceania | 9 | $20.79 (n=9) | $20.17 | $16.93 | $15.99 |
| All countries/territories | 195 | $5.29 (n=191) | $8.31 | $0.93 | $4.02 |
- Europe: median 1 GB plan $2.49, median lowest price per GB $0.42.
- Asia: median 1 GB plan $4.09, median lowest price per GB $0.59.
- Middle East: median 1 GB plan $4.79, median lowest price per GB $1.14.
- Americas: median 1 GB plan $7.49, median lowest price per GB $2.77.
- Africa: median 1 GB plan $14.09, median lowest price per GB $3.27.
- Oceania: median 1 GB plan $20.79, median lowest price per GB $16.93.
- A 1 GB plan in the median African destination costs 5.7 times the median European one ($14.09 vs $2.49).
Cheapest eSIM price per GB 2026
Lowest price per GB on any fixed-data plan on the destination page (usually the 50 GB or 100 GB plan).
| Rank | Destination | Lowest price per GB | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | $0.30 | 50 GB / 10 days, $14.99 |
| 2 | Hong Kong | $0.37 | 50 GB / 30 days, $18.49 |
| 2 | Macao | $0.37 | 50 GB / 30 days, $18.49 |
| 2 | South Korea | $0.37 | 50 GB / 30 days, $18.49 |
| 2 | Turkey | $0.37 | 50 GB / 30 days, $18.69 |
| 6 | Malaysia | $0.41 | 50 GB / 30 days, $20.69 |
| 6 | Singapore | $0.41 | 50 GB / 30 days, $20.69 |
- 32 destinations are tied at $0.42 per GB (50 GB / 30 days, $20.99), all of them in Europe.
- 39 of 195 destinations reach $0.42 per GB or less.
- The highest lowest-price-per-GB in the index is Mozambique: $36.06 per GB (5 GB / 30 days, $180.29).
Cheapest unlimited eSIM per day
Unlimited plans come in tiers. "Unlimited Standard" gives 1 GB a day at full speed and "Unlimited Plus" gives 2 GB a day at full speed; after that the speed is reduced. "Fully unlimited" and "Unlimited Max" have no daily full-speed allowance. Check the plan page for speed details.
- The cheapest unlimited day in the index is $0.77 (Unlimited Plus, 30 days for $22.99).
- That $0.77 a day applies in 31 European destinations, including France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and the UK.
- The median cheapest unlimited day across 194 countries and territories is $4.02.
- 34 countries and territories list a no-daily-cap tier (Fully unlimited or Unlimited Max).
- The median cheapest day on those no-daily-cap tiers is $2.79.
Cheapest no-daily-cap unlimited eSIM per day:
| Rank | Destination | Per day | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | $1.37 | Fully unlimited 20 days, $27.49 |
| 1 | Macao | $1.37 | Fully unlimited 20 days, $27.49 |
| 3 | Singapore | $1.42 | Fully unlimited 20 days, $28.49 |
| 4 | South Korea | $1.43 | Fully unlimited 7 days, $9.99 |
| 5 | Thailand | $1.45 | Fully unlimited 10 days, $14.49 |
| 6 | Malaysia | $1.50 | Fully unlimited 7 days, $10.49 |
| 7 | Turkey | $1.53 | Fully unlimited 30 days, $45.99 |
| 8 | China | $1.75 | Fully unlimited 20 days, $34.99 |
| 8 | Japan | $1.75 | Fully unlimited 20 days, $34.99 |
| 10 | Ukraine | $1.90 | Fully unlimited 15 days, $28.49 |
How much is an eSIM for Turkey in 2026?
- Turkey: 1 GB / 7 days costs $2.49.
- Turkey: the lowest price per GB is $0.37 (50 GB / 30 days, $18.69).
- Turkey ties for the second-lowest price per GB of all 195 destinations.
- Turkey: the cheapest unlimited day is $1.53 (Fully unlimited 30 days, $45.99).
- Turkey has 15 plans listed: 7 fixed-data and 8 unlimited.
- Read more: How to choose a Turkey eSIM and Turkey eSIM plans.
How much is an eSIM for Northern Cyprus (KKTC)?
- Northern Cyprus (KKTC): 1 GB / 7 days costs $2.99.
- Northern Cyprus (KKTC): the lowest price per GB is $0.69 (100 GB / 30 days, $68.69).
- Northern Cyprus (KKTC): the cheapest unlimited day is $4.21 (Unlimited Plus 7 days, $29.49).
- Northern Cyprus (KKTC) has 15 plans listed: 8 fixed-data and 7 unlimited.
- For comparison, Cyprus: 1 GB / 7 days costs $2.49 and the lowest price per GB is $0.72.
- Read more: Best eSIM for Northern Cyprus and Northern Cyprus eSIM plans.
Popular destinations at a glance
| Destination | 1 GB / 7 days | Lowest price per GB | Cheapest unlimited day |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $2.49 | $0.54 | $2.50 (Fully unlimited) |
| UK | $2.49 | $0.42 | $0.77 (Unlimited Plus) |
| France | $2.49 | $0.42 | $0.77 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Germany | $2.49 | $0.42 | $0.77 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Italy | $2.49 | $0.42 | $0.77 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Spain | $2.49 | $0.42 | $0.77 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Japan | $2.49 | $0.53 | $1.75 (Fully unlimited) |
| Thailand | $4.29 | $0.30 | $1.45 (Fully unlimited) |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.29 | $0.54 | $2.90 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Saudi Arabia | no 1 GB plan (2 GB / 15 days $5.29) | $0.67 | $1.78 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Egypt | $4.69 | $1.31 | $3.80 (Fully unlimited) |
| Morocco | $4.29 | $0.54 | $2.90 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Georgia | $4.29 | $0.65 | $1.92 (Unlimited Standard) |
| Mexico | $4.29 | $0.54 | $2.73 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Brazil | $5.29 | $0.69 | $2.95 (Unlimited Plus) |
| Australia | $3.49 | $0.61 | $1.03 (Unlimited Plus) |
Regional eSIM prices: one eSIM for several countries
| Regional page | 1 GB / 7 days | Lowest price per GB |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | $2.49 | $0.42 (50 GB / 30 days, $20.99) |
| Balkans | $3.29 | $0.52 (50 GB / 30 days, $26.09) |
| Oceania | $3.79 | $0.49 (100 GB / 30 days, $49.49) |
| North America | $4.49 | $1.90 (50 GB / 30 days, $95.09) |
| Middle East and North Africa | $4.79 | $1.54 (50 GB / 30 days, $77.09) |
| LATAM | $5.29 | $2.49 (50 GB / 30 days, $124.49) |
| South East Asia | $5.99 | $1.58 (50 GB / 30 days, $79.09) |
| Middle East | $6.49 | $3.34 (50 GB / 30 days, $166.99) |
| Central America | $7.49 | $2.31 (50 GB / 30 days, $115.29) |
| Russia, Caucasus & Central Asia (CIS) | $8.09 | $2.78 (50 GB / 30 days, $138.99) |
| Caribbean | $8.09 | $3.20 (20 GB / 30 days, $64.09) |
| Africa | $10.29 | $7.19 (20 GB / 60 days, $143.79) |
| Global | $10.79 | $8.90 (5 GB / 30 days, $44.49) |
| Asia | no 1 GB plan (2 GB / 15 days, $7.49) | $2.21 (50 GB / 90 days, $110.49) |
| Global Light | no 1 GB plan (20 GB / 60 days, $48.29) | $2.23 (50 GB / 90 days, $111.69) |
| Global Standard | no 1 GB plan (20 GB / 60 days, $71.49) | $3.34 (50 GB / 90 days, $166.99) |
- The Europe regional eSIM costs the same as most single European country plans: $2.49 for 1 GB / 7 days.
Methodology
- Data source: the Seyyah Mobile live public catalog, the same plans and prices shown on seyyahmobile.com/esim/<destination>.
- Snapshot: November 10, 2026, 17:56 UTC. Every destination page was opened the same day and showed the same starting price as the catalog.
- Currency: USD, as listed. Taxes, coupons and payment fees are not included.
- Scope: 195 country and territory pages plus 16 regional pages, 2,520 plans in total (1,334 fixed-data, 1,186 unlimited).
- Exclusions: two destinations listed in the catalog are excluded from this index and from every count, median, average, ranking and table on this page.
- Entry plan: the 1 GB / 7-day plan. Every 1 GB plan in the catalog is valid for 7 days. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the Dominican Republic start at 2 GB / 15 days and are left out of 1 GB rankings.
- Lowest price per GB: price divided by GB for every fixed-data plan on the page; the lowest value is used. Unlimited plans are excluded.
- Cheapest unlimited day: price divided by validity days for every unlimited plan on the page; the lowest value is used, with its tier named.
- Regions: UN M49 regions, with these changes: Middle East = Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE (as listed in the index); Turkey, Cyprus, Northern Cyprus (KKTC) and the Canary Islands are counted in Europe; Hawaii and the Netherlands Antilles in the Americas; Taiwan in Asia. The Caucasus and Central Asia are in Asia; Russia is in Europe (UN M49).
- Regional bundles are reported separately and are not part of the country medians.
- Medians and averages are calculated per destination, not per plan. Every destination counts once.
- Download: the full snapshot (one row per plan, CSV): travel-esim-price-index-20261110.csv.
- What this is not: a market-wide survey. The index reports Seyyah Mobile prices only. Prices change; this page shows one dated snapshot.
How to cite this data
Seyyah Mobile Travel eSIM Price Index 2026, snapshot November 10, 2026, https://seyyahmobile.com/travel-esim-price-index
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FAQ
What is the average price of a travel eSIM in 2026?
In the Seyyah Mobile Travel eSIM Price Index 2026, the median 1 GB / 7-day plan costs $5.29 and the average costs $8.31, across 191 countries and territories.
Which country has the cheapest eSIM?
Hong Kong and Macao, at $2.09 for 1 GB / 7 days. Thailand has the lowest price per GB, at $0.30.
Which region has the cheapest eSIM data?
Europe. The median 1 GB plan costs $2.49 and the median lowest price per GB is $0.42.