Is a global eSIM cheaper than buying one per country?
Short answer. For a week with at least 5 GB, the cheapest Global regional plan on 10 Nov 2026 was Airalo 5 GB, 60 days, $35.00. A single-country plan was cheaper in 12 of the 12 destinations below, so buy regional only if you are crossing borders.
What does a one-week, 5 GB plan cost per country?
| Destination | Cheapest plan with 7+ days and 5+ GB | Price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Nomad 5 GB, 30 days, $7.20 | $7.20 |
| United Kingdom | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $12.00 | $12.00 |
| France | Nomad 5 GB, 30 days, $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Japan | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Thailand | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Mexico | Nomad 5 GB, 30 days, $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Australia | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Canada | Nomad 5 GB, 30 days, $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Brazil | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $12.00 | $12.00 |
| South Africa | Nomad 5 GB, 30 days, $11.00 | $11.00 |
| United Arab Emirates | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Türkiye | Airalo 5 GB, 7 days, $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Global regional | Airalo 5 GB, 60 days, $35.00 | $35.00 |
When is a regional plan the better buy?
When you visit two or more countries and the regional price is below the sum of the single-country plans you would need. One install also means one QR code and no switching at the border. Check coverage: each provider lists which countries its regional plan includes, and lists differ.
Where do I see every plan?
All 29 Global regional plans are on the Global page, filterable by days and data.