Travel data calculator
Start from what you actually use at home, add the video and calls you expect, and see the cheapest plan that covers it in your destination.
Where do the per-hour figures come from?
- Video: Netflix's own figures, 0.3 GB/h on Low up to 3 GB/h in HD.
- Video calls: Zoom's 1:1 720p rate of 1.2 Mbps each way, about 1.08 GB an hour.
- Music: Spotify's "High" 160 kbps, about 72 MB an hour.
How do I find my usual daily use?
Your phone counts it. iPhone: Settings > Cellular. Android: Settings > Network & internet (or Connections) > Data usage. Divide the total by the days since the counter reset.
More detail in How much data do I need?
Questions
How much data does an hour of video use?
Netflix gives 0.3 GB on Low, 0.7 GB on Medium, up to 1 GB in SD and up to 3 GB in HD.
How much data does a video call use?
Zoom lists 1.2 Mbps up and down for 720p 1:1 calls, roughly 1.08 GB an hour in total.