Cheapest eSIM Plans by Region in 2026

Eight regions. 213 countries. Five providers. All plans ranked by cost-per-gigabyte. Asia leads globally at $0.61/GB. Oceania is the most expensive at a $6.24/GB average. Prices pull from provider APIs every Monday and convert to USD at ECB mid-market rates.

Price Summary:

Asia leads all regions at $0.61/GB, with Japan holding the lowest rate. Europe starts from $0.61/GB in Germany. The Americas start from $0.64/GB in Guadeloupe. Prices come from 5 providers across 213 countries and are verified weekly.

8 regions · sorted by cheapest $/GB ascending

Regional price overview

Region

Cheapest country

$/GB

Provider

Countries

Prices verified May 28, 2026. Updated weekly from provider APIs.

Europe · 49 countries · avg $1.56/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Europe

$0.61/GB

HelloRoam · Germany · 50GB · 30 days · from $30.60

Germany and France lead Europe with competitive rates driven by strong infrastructure and multiple providers. Western Europe generally offers better $/GB than Eastern Europe.

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East Asia · 11 countries · avg $1.66/GB

Cheapest eSIM in East Asia

$0.61/GB

HelloRoam · Japan · 50GB · 30 days · from $30.60

Japan, South Korea, and China form the East Asian market. Prices sit below European averages thanks to dense infrastructure and strong carrier competition.

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Southeast Asia · 11 countries · avg $1.41/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Southeast Asia

$0.29/GB

HelloRoam · Thailand · 50GB · 7 days · from $14.38

Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia drive some of the lowest eSIM rates globally. High tourist volume and multiple carriers keep prices competitive across the region.

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Provider

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South Asia · 8 countries · avg $3.10/GB

Cheapest eSIM in South Asia

$1.25/GB

HelloRoam · Pakistan · 20GB · 30 days · from $24.99

India and Sri Lanka anchor South Asia with budget-friendly eSIM options. Pakistan and Bangladesh are catching up as eSIM adoption grows in the subcontinent.

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Americas · 43 countries · avg $4.44/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Americas

$0.64/GB

HelloRoam · Guadeloupe · 10GB · 30 days · from $6.42

Guadeloupe leads the Americas with the lowest rate. Most South American countries average above $2/GB. The US and Canada run higher — check country pages for current rates.

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Middle East · 12 countries · avg $2.35/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Middle East

$1.26/GB

HelloRoam · Israel · 20GB · 30 days · from $25.20

Israel leads the Middle East. Most Gulf states fall between $1.60 and $2.50/GB due to limited provider competition in the region.

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Africa · 46 countries · avg $4.78/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Africa

$1.02/GB

HelloRoam · Tunisia · 20GB · 30 days · from $20.39

Tunisia leads Africa. Egypt and South Africa follow closely. Coverage in some sub-Saharan countries is limited to 3G networks.

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Oceania · 9 countries · avg $6.24/GB

Cheapest eSIM in Oceania

$0.71/GB

HelloRoam · Australia · 50GB · 30 days · from $35.70

Australia leads Oceania. Remote Pacific islands run significantly higher due to limited provider coverage and submarine cable infrastructure costs.

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FAQ

Regional pricing questions

Which region has the cheapest eSIM prices overall?

Asia has the cheapest eSIM rates globally. East Asia (Japan, South Korea, China) and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia) compete for the lowest prices. The East Asia region covers 11 countries while Southeast Asia covers 11. South Asia adds 8 more budget-friendly destinations.

Why are eSIM prices so much higher in Oceania?

Two factors: limited provider competition and infrastructure costs. Most Pacific island destinations have one or two local carriers, reducing the competitive pressure that drives prices down in larger markets. Submarine cable infrastructure costs are also higher per user in low-density markets. Australia at $0.71/GB is the entry point — it has strong 4G/5G infrastructure and multiple providers competing.

Which European countries have the cheapest eSIMs?

Germany leads Europe at $0.61/GB. France and Germany follow closely. Western Europe generally offers competitive rates due to strong infrastructure. The UK runs slightly higher. Prices verified weekly from Airalo, Holafly, HelloRoam, Saily, and Nomad. Check the individual country page for current plan-level detail.

Does the cheapest provider change by region?

The leading provider varies by country and week. Across all eight regions, no single provider holds the cheapest rate everywhere. In some Asian destinations the gap between providers can exceed 30%. In Europe, the top two providers are often within 10–15% of each other. The country-level page shows the full ranked list of all 5 providers for any specific destination.

How do I find the cheapest eSIM for a specific country?

Each country has a dedicated page on PrepaidSIM listing all plans from all 5 providers, sorted by $/GB ascending. Navigate via the region pages or the all-countries directory. Country pages update every Monday. They show the cheapest plan, tier picks (budget, best $/GB, heavy use), and a 30-day price trend indicator.

Data source

How these prices are calculated

All prices come from PrepaidSIM's weekly API polling of Airalo, Holafly, HelloRoam, Saily, and Nomad. Prices convert to USD using ECB daily reference rates. Per-GB rates use the formula: USD price ÷ data in gigabytes. Regions show the cheapest available plan per country. Plans rank ascending by $/GB; ties break by data volume then validity. Full methodology →