Best eSIM for South Africa: 5 providers compared on price
Prices checked 4 October 2026.
As of 4 October 2026, we compared 56 plans from 5 providers for South Africa. Among fixed-data plans, the lowest price per GB is Airalo at $0.98 per GB (50 GB, 30 days, $49.00). The cheapest plan with 5 GB or more and at least 7 days of validity is Airalo, 5 GB, 7 days, at $11.50. The cheapest unlimited plan of 7 days or longer is Yesim at $30.00 for 7 days. Prices change often, so check the provider's page before you buy.
Lowest price per GB
Airalo
50 GB, 30 days
$49.00
$0.98 per GB
Plans of 3 GB or more.
Cheapest 5 GB+ plan
Airalo
5 GB, 7 days
$11.50
$2.30 per GB
Valid for 7 days or longer.
Cheapest unlimited plan
Yesim
Unlimited, 7 days
$30.00
$4.29 per day
Valid for 7 days or longer. Check the provider's fair-use terms.
Fixed-data plans, ranked by price per GB
The highlighted row has the lowest price per GB.
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 50 GBCellSA | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98Lowest | View plan |
| Ubigi | 50 GB | 30 days | $55.00 | $1.10 | View plan |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $43.20 | $1.44 | View plan |
| Ubigi | 25 GB | 30 days | $39.00 | $1.56 | View plan |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $34.80 | $1.74 | View plan |
| Airalo | 20 GBCellSA | 15 days | $35.00 | $1.75 | View plan |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 days | $18.00 | $1.80 | View plan |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 days | $36.99 | $1.85 | View plan |
| Airalo | 20 GBCellSA | 30 days | $37.00 | $1.85 | View plan |
| Airalo | 10 GBCellSA | 7 days | $19.00 | $1.90 | View plan |
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| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 10 GBCellSA | 15 days | $20.00 | $2.00 | View plan |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 days | $20.00 | $2.00 | View plan |
| Airalo | 10 GBCellSA | 30 days | $22.00 | $2.20 | View plan |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $22.99 | $2.30 | View plan |
| Airalo | 5 GBCellSA | 7 days | $11.50 | $2.30 | View plan |
| Airalo | 5 GBCellSA | 15 days | $12.00 | $2.40 | View plan |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $24.00 | $2.40 | View plan |
| Airalo | 5 GBCellSA | 30 days | $12.50 | $2.50 | View plan |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | $12.99 | $2.60 | View plan |
| Airalo | 3 GBCellSA | 3 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | View plan |
| Airalo | 3 GBCellSA | 7 days | $9.00 | $3.00 | View plan |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 15 days | $9.00 | $3.00 | View plan |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | $3.33 | View plan |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.96 | $3.96 | View plan |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 | View plan |
| Airalo | 1 GBCellSA | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | View plan |
| Ubigi | 1 GB | 30 days | $5.00 | $5.00 | View plan |
Unlimited plans, by trip length
Pick your number of days; the cheapest plan for each length is highlighted. Unlimited plans can slow down after a daily amount of data. Read the provider's terms.
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per day | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 day | $9.50 | $9.50Cheapest | View plan |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $9.60 | $9.60 | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 3 days | $19.00 | $6.33Cheapest | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | $6.63 | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 days | $27.99 | $5.60Cheapest | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 5 days | $28.00 | $5.60 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $30.90 | $6.18 | View plan |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $30.00 | $4.29Cheapest | View plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 7 days | $35.00 | $5.00 | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 7 days | $36.00 | $5.14 | View plan |
Show 19 more plans
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per day | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $39.50 | $5.64 | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 days | $44.99 | $4.50Cheapest | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 10 days | $45.00 | $4.50 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $46.90 | $4.69 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 days | $60.90 | $4.35Cheapest | View plan |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $46.80 | $3.12Cheapest | View plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.00 | $3.27 | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 15 days | $51.00 | $3.40 | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 days | $59.99 | $4.00 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $63.50 | $4.23 | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 days | $76.99 | $3.85Cheapest | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 20 days | $79.90 | $4.00 | View plan |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $64.80 | $2.16Cheapest | View plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 30 days | $79.00 | $2.63 | View plan |
| Airalo | UnlimitedCellSA | 30 days | $99.00 | $3.30 | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 days | $109.99 | $3.67 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $111.90 | $3.73 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 60 days | $211.50 | $3.53Cheapest | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 90 days | $306.50 | $3.41Cheapest | View plan |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest eSIM for South Africa?
- As of 4 October 2026, we compared 56 plans from 5 providers for South Africa. Among fixed-data plans, the lowest price per GB is Airalo at $0.98 per GB (50 GB, 30 days, $49.00). The cheapest plan with 5 GB or more and at least 7 days of validity is Airalo, 5 GB, 7 days, at $11.50. The cheapest unlimited plan of 7 days or longer is Yesim at $30.00 for 7 days. Prices change often, so check the provider's page before you buy.
- How much does an eSIM for South Africa cost?
- The fixed-data plans we found cost between $3.96 and $55.00, which works out to $0.98 to $5.00 per GB. Unlimited plans start at $9.50.
- Which providers do you compare for this destination?
- Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim. A provider is listed only when we have verified prices for this destination.
- Do I need an unlocked phone for an eSIM?
- Yes. An eSIM needs a phone that supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. Check your phone's settings or the manufacturer's list before you buy, and install the eSIM before you travel if you can.
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Price per GB says nothing about network quality or speed. See the methodology for what this ranking covers.