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Asia eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 31, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Asia, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$2.00 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$2.80 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$3.93 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for Asia starts at $4 (1 GB / 3 days at Airalo). Below are all 60 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
The Asia plans differ in which countries they include. Airalo lists 18 countries, including India and Bangladesh. Holafly lists 16, without India. Yesim sells an Asia-Pacific plan with 21 countries, including Australia and New Zealand, but without Laos. The table shows the countries from our comparison, as the providers list them in October 2026.
| Airalo | Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 18 | 16 | 21 |
 Thailand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Japan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 China | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Vietnam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Bali / Indonesia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 India | ✓ | - | ✓ |
 South Korea | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Philippines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Malaysia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Singapore | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Taiwan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Hong Kong | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Cambodia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Sri Lanka | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Australia | - | - | ✓ |
 New Zealand | - | - | ✓ |
When an Asia eSIM makes sense
- Trips through several countries, for example Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, with one eSIM for the whole route.
- Stopovers in Singapore, Hong Kong or Taipei on the way to another country in the plan.
- Trips that combine Asia with Australia or New Zealand: of the plans compared here, only Yesim includes them.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: Thailand $7, Japan $8.80, Vietnam $9.60, Bali / Indonesia $9.60.
Price by amount of data for Asia
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $41 GB / 3 days | $93 GB / 3 days | $145 GB / 7 days | $2310 GB / 7 days | $3820 GB / 15 days | $267 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $27.507 days |
| Yesim | $105 GB / 30 days | $105 GB / 30 days | $105 GB / 30 days | $18.6010 GB / 30 days | $29.8020 GB / 30 days | $287 days |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for Asia
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4 | $4.00 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $4 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $8 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $9 | $3.00 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $9.50 | $3.17 | |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $10 | $2.00 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $12 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $14 | $2.80 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $14.50 | $2.90 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $15 | $3.00 | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $18.60 | $1.86 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $19 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $20 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $23 | $2.30 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $24 | $2.40 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $25 | $2.50 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $26 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $28 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $29.80 | $1.49 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $35 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $37.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $37.98 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $38 | $1.90 | |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $38 | $1.27 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $39 | $1.95 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $49 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $51.28 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $51.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $54.60 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $59 | $1.18 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $60.57 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 90 days | $69 | $1.38 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $72.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $73.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $76.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 100 GB | 180 days | $89 | $0.89 |
We show unlimited plans for the usual lengths; Yesim sells them for any number of days between 1 and 30.
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The providers in Asia
Airalo
Airalo offers 20 plans for Asia, from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $0.89 to $4.00. Unlimited data costs from $2.45 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $73.50).
Yesim
Yesim offers 34 plans for Asia, from $4 (Unlimited / 1 day). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.27 to $2.00. Unlimited data costs from $2.42 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $72.50).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for Asia, from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $2.55 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $76.50).
eSIM for Asia: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Asia cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $4 (1 GB / 3 days at Airalo). One week with 5 GB costs from $10 at Yesim. As of October 31, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for Asia?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $26 at Airalo. Unlimited plans are offered by Airalo, Holafly and Yesim. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
Which provider is cheapest in Asia?
That depends on the amount of data. Airalo: from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). Yesim: from $4 (Unlimited / 1 day). Holafly: from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). The full table above is sorted by price; the price per GB makes plans with different amounts of data comparable.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for Asia?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.
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