How much does an eSIM for abroad cost?

Prices start from €0.99 and the median starting price is about €2.99 per country (across the 196 countries available). The final cost depends on the data and validity you choose: for a short trip a small plan is enough. One price in euros, with no subscription and no hidden costs. Data as of October 2026.

How much do you save with an eSIM compared with roaming?

Outside the European Union the roaming of your Italian operator can cost several euros a day or per MB, with the risk of surprise bills. A local eSIM has a fixed, transparent price starting from €0.99, so you know in advance what you will spend. In the EU roaming is already included in your Italian plan.

What is the best eSIM for travelling abroad?

There is no single "best" eSIM: it depends on the destination and your use. The right choice rests on quality local networks, a transparent price in euros, data and validity suited to the trip, simple activation by QR code and support in Italian. For non-EU destinations a local eSIM is almost always cheaper than roaming.

How do I choose the right eSIM for my trip?

Start from the destination: open the country page, check the local networks used and the starting price, estimate the data you need (usually 1–3 GB a week for light use) and choose a suitable validity. If you are unsure about the data, take a little more: you can always top up.

Is the best eSIM the unlimited one?

Not necessarily. "Unlimited" plans often have a threshold beyond which speed drops (fair use) and cost more. For most trips a plan with the right amount of data is better value. Unlimited makes sense if you do a lot of streaming, use a hotspot or make video calls every day.

Is an eSIM or a local SIM bought on arrival better?

With an eSIM you are online as soon as you land, without looking for a shop, showing your passport or dealing with a foreign language at the airport. A local SIM can cost a little less in some countries, but an eSIM is more convenient and immediate, and you keep your Italian number active.

Best eSIMs for travelling abroad: how to choose

In short: the best eSIM is the one that suits your destination and your use. Look at local networks and coverage, a transparent price in euros, data and validity, ease of activation and support in Italian. Here you find the criteria for choosing and the destinations most requested by Italian travellers.

By the numbers: Datiovunque eSIMs start from €0.99, with a median starting price of about €2.99 across 196 countries. Data as of October 2026.

How to choose the best eSIM: 4 criteria

Local networks and coverage

The best eSIM uses the main local operators (4G/LTE and 5G where available). Check that it covers the areas you will visit, both cities and rural areas.

Transparent price in euros

A single payment, a price in € and no hidden costs. Compare the price per GB and the validity: for a short trip a small plan is enough.

Data, validity and top-up

Choose data according to your use and a validity that covers the trip. Being able to top up without reinstalling the eSIM is useful.

Activation and support

Activation by QR code in a few minutes and support in Italian make the difference if something goes wrong abroad.

Starting price of eSIMs by country

The lowest price available today for a data eSIM, updated October 2026.

Country	eSIM from
United States	€1.79	See plans →
United Kingdom	€0.99	See plans →
Japan	€2.99	See plans →
Thailand	€1.69	See plans →
United Arab Emirates	€3.69	See plans →
Turkey	€1.29	See plans →
Egypt	€3.29	See plans →
Morocco	€1.69	See plans →
China	€3.99	See plans →
India	€2.19	See plans →
Indonesia	€2.69	See plans →
Vietnam	€1.59	See plans →
Mexico	€2.39	See plans →
Brazil	€2.49	See plans →

Prices in euros, from the lowest starting price per country. The final cost varies with the data and validity of the plan.

Most requested eSIMs by destination

Outside the European Union an eSIM is better value: here are the countries most searched by Italian travellers.

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