Cheapest eSIM for Tanzania in 2026
Price Summary:
HelloRoam offers the cheapest Tanzania eSIM at $2.17/GB (20GB, 30 days, $43.44 total). Next cheapest: HelloRoam at $2.84/GB. Airport SIM kiosks charge $3-5 for 3-5GB / 28 days. 5 providers compared. Prices verified May 2026.
Every plan, cheapest first
| # | Provider | $/GB ↑ | Plan | Total | Network | Days | 30d | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |  HelloRoamCheapest | $2.17 | 20GB | $43.44 | Vodacom | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 🥈 | HelloRoam | $2.84 | 10GB | $28.40 | Vodacom | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 🥉 | HelloRoam | $3.16 | 5GB | $15.79 | Vodacom | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 4 | HelloRoam | $3.36 | 3GB | $10.07 | Vodacom | 7d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 5 | HelloRoam | $3.99 | 1GB | $3.99 | Vodacom | 7d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
Prices verified May 28, 2026. Updated weekly from provider websites.
Pick by how much data you need
Unlimited daily data price breakdown
The cheapest unlimited daily data plan for Tanzania. Longer trips get automatic volume discounts. The table below shows what you pay at each duration.
| Duration | Per day | Total | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
1 day | $6.44/day | $6.44 | 4% off |
3 days | $6.17/day | $18.52 | 8% off |
7 days | $6.17/day | $43.21 | 8% off |
2 weeks | $5.97/day | $83.61 | 11% off |
30 daysBest Value | $5.50/day | $165.07 | 18% off |
Tanzania eSIM market rates
Tanzania has 5 eSIM plans from 1 provider, ranging from $2.17/GB to $3.99/GB. Median per-GB across all 5 plans is $3.16/GB. The per-GB spread is $1.82, meaning the priciest plan costs 84% more per gigabyte than the cheapest.
Who sells eSIMs for Tanzania
HelloRoam leads Tanzania with 5 plans, starting at $43.44 ($2.17/GB, 20GB, 30 days). HelloRoam plans support top-up and tethering. Across all providers, hotspot tethering and top-up support are available — check individual plans for eligibility.
The airport markup
Airport SIM kiosks at Tanzania charge $3-5 for 3-5GB / 28 days for tourist data plans. An eSIM from $43.44 activates before you land and skips the queue.
Daily cost compared
Tanzania eSIM pricing signals
5 of 5 plans for Tanzania are trending down — prices have been falling across most providers. The current cheapest plan is HelloRoam at $2.17/GB ($43.44 for 20GB, 30 days). HelloRoam's 20GB plan is among those that decreased in price, now at $43.44.
Best plan for each trip length
Use-case picks for Tanzania based on plan data: Weekend (2-3 days): HelloRoam 3GB at $10.07 (3GB, 7 days). Week trip (7 days): HelloRoam 5GB at $15.79 (5GB, 30 days). Two-week vacation: HelloRoam 10GB at $28.40 (10GB, 30 days). Digital nomad (30 days): HelloRoam 20GB at $43.44 (20GB, 30 days).
Data usage guide for Tanzania
WiFi availability is limited — mobile data is the more reliable option.
Tanzania mobile networks
Tanzania's primary carriers are Vodacom TZ and Airtel TZ and Tigo TZ. 5G is not yet deployed. Median download speed is 15 Mbps. Vodacom TZ covers Serengeti and Ngorongoro. SIM tax makes data-only eSIM attractive. Emergency number: 112/114.
Where to buy Tanzania eSIM
What Is an eSIM for Tanzania?
An eSIM for Tanzania is a prepaid digital SIM card with no physical component. The cheapest Tanzania eSIM costs $2.17/GB — up to 80% less than airport SIM counters. You purchase online, scan a QR code, and connect to local 4G/5G networks in under 2 minutes.
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