Cheapest eSIM for Africa in 2026
46 countries ranked by cost-per-GB. Prices verified weekly from 5 providers.
Price Summary:
Cheapest eSIM in Africa: HelloRoam in Tunisia at $1.02/GB. Region average: $4.78/GB across 46 countries. Prices verified May 2026.
HelloRoam Africa plan — 29 countries, 60+ networks, 5G in 8
Key carriers: MTN, Vodacom, Safaricom. From $4/day — cheaper than airport SIM cards, activates before you land.
46 countries · sorted by $/GB ascending
Every Africa destination
| Country | Provider | $/GB | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tunisia | HelloRoam | $1.02 | $20.39 |
 Djibouti | Holafly | $1.20 | $6.00 |
 Algeria | HelloRoam | $1.23 | $61.56 |
 South Africa | HelloRoam | $1.56 | $31.16 |
 Somalia | Holafly | $1.80 | $9.00 |
 Reunion | HelloRoam | $1.83 | $5.48 |
 Morocco | HelloRoam | $1.88 | $93.84 |
 Togo | Saily | $1.90 | $9.49 |
 Namibia | Airalo | $1.90 | $9.50 |
 Mauritania | Holafly | $2.00 | $9.99 |
 Tanzania | HelloRoam | $2.17 | $43.44 |
 Ghana | HelloRoam | $2.20 | $43.99 |
 Egypt | HelloRoam | $2.20 | $43.99 |
 Kenya | HelloRoam | $2.34 | $46.85 |
 Zimbabwe | Saily | $2.40 | $11.99 |
 Ethiopia | Airalo | $2.40 | $12.00 |
 Mozambique | HelloRoam | $2.44 | $48.81 |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo | HelloRoam | $3.20 | $63.99 |
 Nigeria | HelloRoam | $3.87 | $77.45 |
 Malawi | HelloRoam | $4.50 | $90.00 |
 Niger | HelloRoam | $4.50 | $90.00 |
 Gabon | HelloRoam | $4.50 | $90.00 |
 Zambia | HelloRoam | $4.50 | $90.00 |
 Seychelles | HelloRoam | $4.50 | $90.00 |
 Uganda | HelloRoam | $4.80 | $95.94 |
 Chad | HelloRoam | $4.80 | $48.00 |
 Mauritius | HelloRoam | $5.06 | $101.25 |
 Benin | HelloRoam | $5.33 | $26.66 |
 Cameroon | HelloRoam | $5.44 | $108.81 |
 Republic of the Congo | HelloRoam | $5.52 | $55.20 |
 Guinea-Bissau | HelloRoam | $5.74 | $28.68 |
 Senegal | HelloRoam | $5.75 | $114.99 |
 Guinea | HelloRoam | $5.80 | $28.98 |
 Ivory Coast | HelloRoam | $6.04 | $60.42 |
 Burkina Faso | HelloRoam | $6.07 | $60.69 |
 Botswana | HelloRoam | $6.40 | $31.99 |
 Rwanda | HelloRoam | $6.49 | $129.85 |
 Sierra Leone | HelloRoam | $6.67 | $66.74 |
 Mali | HelloRoam | $6.88 | $20.65 |
 Liberia | HelloRoam | $6.88 | $34.42 |
 Madagascar | HelloRoam | $7.37 | $36.83 |
 Sudan | HelloRoam | $7.68 | $38.40 |
 Cape Verde | HelloRoam | $10.68 | $106.77 |
 Gambia | HelloRoam | $12.39 | $61.94 |
 Libya | HelloRoam | $12.41 | $248.23 |
 Angola | HelloRoam | $13.62 | $136.23 |
FAQ
Africa eSIM — frequently asked
What is the cheapest per-GB rate in Africa right now?
The cheapest per-GB rate in Africa is $1.02/GB from HelloRoam in Tunisia. The regional average is $4.78/GB, so picking the lowest-cost destination saves budget travelers 79% compared to paying average rates. Rates verified weekly.
How do prepaid eSIM costs vary across Africa?
Prepaid eSIM prices across Africa range from $1.02/GB in Tunisia up to $13.62/GB in Angola. The regional average sits at $4.78/GB. On a typical 5 GB trip, that gap translates to a $63.02 difference in total cost. Choosing the right country plan over a regional bundle often cuts the bill by 20–40%.
Which budget eSIM saves the most money in Africa?
HelloRoam offers the best budget value in Africa at $1.02/GB for Tunisia. At that rate, 10 GB of prepaid data costs just $10.20 — compared to the regional average of $47.80 for the same data. Rankings update weekly from 5 providers: Airalo, Holafly, HelloRoam, Saily, and Nomad.
Is a prepaid eSIM cheaper than airport SIM cards in Africa?
Yes. Airport SIM cards in Africa typically cost $8–$25 for 3–5 GB — roughly $2–$5/GB after markup and activation fees. The cheapest prepaid eSIM in Africa is $1.02/GB from HelloRoam. On a 5 GB purchase that is a saving of $9.90 or more versus airport pricing. Prepaid eSIMs also activate instantly before you land, so you skip the queues entirely.
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