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South Africa 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.
South Africa, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$2.30 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$2.00 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$5.64 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for South Africa starts at $3.30 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). Below are all 44 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Price by amount of data for South Africa
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $41 GB / 3 days | $83 GB / 3 days | $11.505 GB / 7 days | $1910 GB / 7 days | $3520 GB / 15 days | $367 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $39.507 days |
| Yesim | $3.301 GB / 30 days | $2010 GB / 30 days | $2010 GB / 30 days | $2010 GB / 30 days | $2920 GB / 30 days | $257 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 South Africa
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.30 | $3.30 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4 | $4.00 | |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4.50 | $4.50 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $8 | $2.67 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $8 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $9 | $3.00 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $9 | $3.00 | |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $10 | $3.33 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $11.50 | $2.30 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $12 | $2.40 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $12.50 | $2.50 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $12.50 | $2.50 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $13 | $2.60 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.50 | $2.70 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $19 | - | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $19 | $1.90 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | - | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $20 | $2.00 | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $20 | $2.00 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $20.50 | $2.05 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $22 | $2.20 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $22 | $2.20 | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $24 | $2.40 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $25 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $28 | - | |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $29 | $1.45 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $30.90 | - | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $35 | $1.75 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $36 | - | |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $36 | $1.20 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $37 | $1.85 | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $38 | $1.90 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $39 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $39.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $40 | $2.00 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $45 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $46.90 | - | |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $49 | $0.98 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $51 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $54 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $55 | $1.10 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $63.50 | - | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $99 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $111.90 | - |
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The providers in South Africa
Yesim
Yesim offers 8 plans for South Africa, from $3.30 (1 GB / 30 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.20 to $3.30. Unlimited data costs from $1.80 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $54).
Airalo
Airalo offers 30 plans for South Africa, from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $0.98 to $4.50. Unlimited data costs from $3.30 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $99).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for South Africa, from $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $3.73 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $111.90).
eSIM for South Africa: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for South Africa cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $3.30 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $11.50 at Airalo. As of October 31, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for South Africa?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $25 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 in South Africa?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $3.30 (1 GB / 30 days). Airalo: from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). 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 South Africa?
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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