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Balkans eSIM: prices from Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 31, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Balkans, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$2.40 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$5.36 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for the Balkans starts at $0.50 (0.5 GB / 1 day at Yesim). Below are all 43 plans from Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
Holafly's Balkans plan includes 5 countries outside the EU: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Yesim's plan also includes Kosovo, Turkey and the EU countries Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania. Airalo has no Balkans plan; its Europe plan includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, but not Kosovo. The table shows the countries as the providers list them in October 2026.
| Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 5 | 12 |
 Albania | ✓ | ✓ |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | ✓ | ✓ |
 Montenegro | ✓ | ✓ |
 North Macedonia | ✓ | ✓ |
 Serbia | ✓ | ✓ |
 Kosovo | - | ✓ |
 Turkey | - | ✓ |
 Greece | - | ✓ |
 Croatia | - | ✓ |
 Bulgaria | - | ✓ |
 Romania | - | ✓ |
 Slovenia | - | ✓ |
When a Balkans eSIM makes sense
- Road trips across borders, for example Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, with one eSIM for the whole route.
- Countries outside the EU roaming rules: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Even EU plans usually charge for roaming there.
- Travelers from outside the EU and from the UK, whose home plans charge for roaming in the whole region.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: Albania $9.60, Montenegro $9.60, Serbia $9.60, North Macedonia $12.
Price by amount of data for the Balkans
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $37.507 days |
| Yesim | $31 GB / 30 days | $8.503 GB / 30 days | $125 GB / 30 days | $19.9010 GB / 30 days | $29.1020 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 the Balkans
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 0.5 GB | 1 day | $0.50 | $1.00 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3 | $3.00 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $4 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $8 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $8.50 | $2.83 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $12 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $12 | $2.40 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $19.90 | $1.99 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $20 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $28 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $29.10 | $1.46 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $29.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.88 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $36.10 | $1.20 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $37.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $45.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $46.38 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $49 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $55.67 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $64.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $69 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $132.50 | - |
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 the Balkans
Yesim
Yesim offers 37 plans for the Balkans, from $0.50 (0.5 GB / 1 day). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.00 to $3.00. Unlimited data costs from $2.30 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $69).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for the Balkans, from $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $4.33 per day (Unlimited / 15 days for $64.90).
eSIM for the Balkans: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for the Balkans cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $0.50 (0.5 GB / 1 day at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $12 at Yesim. As of October 31, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for the Balkans?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $28 at Yesim. Unlimited plans are offered by 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 the Balkans?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $0.50 (0.5 GB / 1 day). Holafly: from $19.90 (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 the Balkans?
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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