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Worldwide eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 30, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Worldwide, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$2.90 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$7.00 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$6.70 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for worldwide travel starts at $8.50 (1 GB / 7 days at Airalo). Below are all 31 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
Global plans include the most countries, but the lists differ: Airalo 168, Holafly 142 and Yesim 173 countries. Most destinations from our comparison are included in all three plans. The table shows the ones that are missing in at least one of them, as the providers list them in October 2026.
| Airalo | Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 168 | 142 | 173 |
 Tunisia | ✓ | - | ✓ |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | - | ✓ | ✓ |
 North Macedonia | - | ✓ | ✓ |
 Kosovo | ✓ | - | ✓ |
 Cape Verde | - | - | ✓ |
 Maldives | - | - | ✓ |
 Mauritius | - | - | ✓ |
When a global eSIM makes sense
- Trips across several continents, for example Europe, Asia and America on one ticket.
- Frequent travelers who want one eSIM that is already installed before every trip.
- Several short stopovers in different countries, where buying a separate eSIM for each one is not worth it.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: USA $9, Thailand $7, Japan $8.80, Turkey $9.
Price by amount of data for worldwide travel
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $8.501 GB / 7 days | $243 GB / 30 days | $355 GB / 60 days | $5710 GB / 180 days | $6620 GB / 365 days | $457 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $46.907 days |
| Yesim | $2910 GB / 30 days | $2910 GB / 30 days | $2910 GB / 30 days | $2910 GB / 30 days | $3920 GB / 90 days | $347 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 worldwide travel
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 1 GB | 7 days | $8.50 | $8.50 | |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 7 days | $9 | $9.00 | |
| Airalo | 2 GB | 15 days | $16.50 | $8.25 | |
| Airalo | 2 GB | 15 days | $17 | $8.50 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $24 | - | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 30 days | $24 | $8.00 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $24.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $29 | $2.90 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $34 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $35 | - | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 60 days | $35 | $7.00 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 30 days | $36 | $12.00 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $36.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 90 days | $39 | $1.95 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $45 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $45 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $46.90 | - | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 60 days | $50 | $10.00 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 180 days | $57 | $5.70 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $64 | - | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 365 days | $66 | $3.30 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $66.50 | - | |
| Yesim | 40 GB | 365 days | $69 | $1.73 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 180 days | $79 | $7.90 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $79 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 365 days | $89 | $4.45 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $96 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $96.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 80 GB | 365 days | $109 | $1.36 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $159 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $161.50 | - |
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The providers worldwide
Airalo
Airalo offers 18 plans for worldwide travel, from $8.50 (1 GB / 7 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $3.30 to $12.00. Unlimited data costs from $5.30 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $159).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for worldwide travel, from $24.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $5.38 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $161.50).
Yesim
Yesim offers 7 plans for worldwide travel, from $29 (10 GB / 30 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.36 to $2.90. Unlimited data costs from $2.63 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $79).
eSIM for worldwide travel: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for worldwide travel cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $8.50 (1 GB / 7 days at Airalo). One week with 5 GB costs from $29 at Yesim. As of October 30, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for worldwide travel?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $34 at Yesim. 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 worldwide?
That depends on the amount of data. Airalo: from $8.50 (1 GB / 7 days). Holafly: from $24.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Yesim: from $29 (10 GB / 30 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 worldwide travel?
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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