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Best eSIM for South Africa – Compare Data Plans & Prices

Compare 936 eSIM plans for South Africa from 13 providers. Current paid plans start at $0.51. Common available sizes include 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB. Unlimited plans are also available.

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Current eSIM highlights for South Africa

Selected by the criteria shown, using USD prices. Currency changes update displayed prices; selections stay the same.

Cheapest suitable plan for a weekend trip

4S eSIM

South Africa 1GB - 5 Days eSIM

Data: 1 GB
Validity: 5 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$2.24

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 7-day trip

4S eSIM

South Africa 3GB - 7 Days eSIM

Data: 3 GB
Validity: 7 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$5.37

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 14-day trip

4S eSIM

South Africa 5GB - 15 Days eSIM

Data: 5 GB
Validity: 15 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$8.55

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Cheapest suitable plan for a 30-day trip

Tourist eSIM

South Africa • 10 GB • 30 Days

Data: 10 GB
Validity: 30 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$16.17

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Cheapest plan with 10 GB or more

4S eSIM

South Africa 10GB - 5 Days eSIM

Data: 10 GB
Validity: 5 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$14.22

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Cheapest unlimited plan valid for at least 7 days

4S eSIM

South Africa 5GB Unlimited - 7 Days eSIM

Data: Unlimited
Validity: 7 days
Covered countries: Coverage: 1 country

$11.89

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Found 936 active plans

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Data

0 – 100 GB+

0 GB100 GB+

Validity

1 – 90+ days

1 day90+ days

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Plan coverage

All plans 936 Local plans 213 Regional plans 723

Local plans cover only South Africa; regional plans include additional countries.

GigSky

World Plan

Data

100 MB

Validity

3 days

Covered countries

165 countries

Price/GB

Price

$0.00

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GigSky

South Africa

Data

100 MB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

Price

$0.00

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GigSky

Cruise + World

Data

100 MB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

130 countries

Price/GB

Price

$0.00

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GigSky

Cruise & World

Data

100 MB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

130 countries

Price/GB

Price

$0.00

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Yesim

South Africa

Data

200 MB

Validity

1 day

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.61

Price

$0.51

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Global 300MB / 3 Days

Data

300 MB

Validity

3 days

Covered countries

192 countries

Price/GB

$6.79

Price

$1.99

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4S eSIM

South Africa 1GB - 1 Day eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

1 day

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.15

Price

$2.15

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4S eSIM

Global 1GB - 1 Day eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

1 day

Covered countries

111 countries

Price/GB

$2.19

Price

$2.19

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4S eSIM

South Africa 1GB - 5 Days eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

5 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.24

Price

$2.24

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4S eSIM

Global 1GB - 5 Days eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

5 days

Covered countries

111 countries

Price/GB

$2.27

Price

$2.27

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4S eSIM

South Africa 1GB - 7 Days eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.32

Price

$2.32

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4S eSIM

Global 1GB - 7 Days eSIM

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

111 countries

Price/GB

$2.36

Price

$2.36

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Tourist eSIM

South Africa • 1 GB • 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.88

Price

$2.88

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Airhub

Voice/SMS

south africa 1gb 7days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$2.99

Price

$2.99

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Global 200MB / 30 Days

Data

200 MB

Validity

30 days

Covered countries

192 countries

Price/GB

$15.31

Price

$2.99

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BNESIM

Surf 1 GB in South Africa for 30 days

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$3.40

Price

$3.40

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Roamless

South Africa - No Expiration

Data

1 GB

Validity

No expiry

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$3.45

Price

$3.45

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Yesim

South Africa

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$3.75

Price

$3.75

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Roamless

South Africa - 30 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$3.95

Price

$3.95

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Saily

South Africa 1GB 7 days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$3.99

Price

$3.99

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Global 1GB / 5 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

5 days

Covered countries

192 countries

Price/GB

$3.99

Price

$3.99

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Airalo

CellSA - 1 GB

Data

1 GB

Validity

3 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$4.00

Price

$4.00

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Airalo

Voice/SMS

CellSA - 1 GB

Data

1 GB

Validity

3 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$4.50

Price

$4.50

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ETravelSim

South Africa eSIM 1 GB - 30 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

30 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$4.50

Price

$4.50

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BNESIM

Surf 1 GB in South Africa

Data

1 GB

Validity

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$4.54

Price

$4.54

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Tourist eSIM

Global (196+ countries) • 1 GB • 5 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

5 days

Covered countries

189 countries

Price/GB

$4.75

Price

$4.75

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4S eSIM

South Africa 3GB - 1 Day eSIM

Data

3 GB

Validity

1 day

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$1.63

Price

$4.88

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4S eSIM

Global 3GB - 1 Day eSIM

Data

3 GB

Validity

1 day

Covered countries

111 countries

Price/GB

$1.66

Price

$4.98

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JamboSim

eSIM JamboSim Global 1GB / 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

192 countries

Price/GB

$4.99

Price

$4.99

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JamboSim

eSIM South Africa 1GB / 7 Days

Data

1 GB

Validity

7 days

Covered countries

1 countries

Price/GB

$4.99

Price

$4.99

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South Africa eSIM price overview

eSIMsFinder currently compares 936 active plans for South Africa from 13 providers.

Paid plans: 932. Free GigSky offers: 4. Price statistics and trip guidance use paid plans only.

1 GB

58 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: 4S eSIM · $2.15
Validity: 1 days
Current price range: $2.15–$28.79Median: $7.79

3 GB

56 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: 4S eSIM · $4.88
Validity: 1 days
Current price range: $4.88–$56.69Median: $15.15

5 GB

62 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: 4S eSIM · $7.38
Validity: 1 days
Current price range: $7.38–$84.99Median: $20.20

10 GB

74 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: 4S eSIM · $14.22
Validity: 5 days
Current price range: $14.22–$148.74Median: $33.42

20 GB

61 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: ETravelSim · $21.00
Validity: 30 days
Current price range: $21.00–$210.41Median: $40.99

Unlimited

122 matching plans currently available

Current cheapest option: 4S eSIM · $5.72
Validity: 1 days

Current eSIM prices for South Africa by exact data allowance
Data	Current cheapest option	Validity	Current price range	Qualifying plans
1 GB	4S eSIM · $2.15	1 days	$2.15–$28.79 Median: $7.79	58
3 GB	4S eSIM · $4.88	1 days	$4.88–$56.69 Median: $15.15	56
5 GB	4S eSIM · $7.38	1 days	$7.38–$84.99 Median: $20.20	62
10 GB	4S eSIM · $14.22	5 days	$14.22–$148.74 Median: $33.42	74
20 GB	ETravelSim · $21.00	30 days	$21.00–$210.41 Median: $40.99	61
Unlimited	4S eSIM · $5.72	1 days	—	122

Across 810 fixed-data plans with a calculable rate, the median price per GB is $1.46.

Choosing an eSIM for your South Africa trip length

These are starting points based on currently available plan sizes and validity. Your needs may be higher if you stream, tether, or use data heavily.

Best South Africa eSIM for a 1–3 day trip

Light maps, messaging, and occasional browsing.

226 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is 4S eSIM at $2.24.

Best South Africa eSIM for a 7-day trip

Moderate everyday use during a one-week trip.

254 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is 4S eSIM at $5.37.

Best South Africa eSIM for a 14-day trip

Moderate to heavier use over two weeks.

219 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is 4S eSIM at $8.55.

Best South Africa eSIM for a 30-day trip

Larger allowances or unlimited data for a longer stay.

564 matching plans currently available

The lowest-priced match is Tourist eSIM at $16.17.

Multi-country options that include South Africa

These destination pairs are based on plans that currently cover both South Africa and the listed country.

Egypt

697 plans cover both destinations

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Algeria

683 plans cover both destinations

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Morocco

662 plans cover both destinations

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Tunisia

657 plans cover both destinations

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Cyprus

634 plans cover both destinations

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Albania

634 plans cover both destinations

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South Africa eSIM questions answered with current data

What is the cheapest paid eSIM for South Africa?

The lowest-priced current paid plan is from Yesim at $0.51.

How many eSIM providers are available for South Africa?

eSIMsFinder currently compares 936 plans from 13 providers for South Africa.

What is the cheapest exact 5 GB eSIM for South Africa?

The cheapest current exact 5 GB plan is from 4S eSIM at $7.38.

Are unlimited eSIM plans available for South Africa?

Yes. 122 unlimited plans are currently listed, starting at $5.72.

Which eSIM plans may suit a 7-day trip to South Africa?

254 current plans match the page’s one-week guidance. The lowest-priced match is 4S eSIM at $5.37; actual data needs vary by usage.

Can I use a multi-country eSIM for South Africa?

Yes. Current coverage data includes 697 plans that cover both South Africa and Egypt. Check each plan’s full coverage before buying.

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Best eSIM Plans for South Africa – Prices & Data Compared | eSIM FAQ: Activation, Compatibility, Coverage & Data Plans Explained

When traveling in South Africa, various providers offer eSIM plans catering to different needs. Key players in the market include GigSky, Maya Mobile, Airalo, Ubigi, and ETravelSim, who provide a range of options from short-term plans to unlimited data. Whether you're looking for a small data package or an extensive plan for heavy usage, there's something for everyone.

For budget travelers, there are excellent lightweight packages available. Saily and Airalo both offer 1GB plans for as low as $3.99, which are valid for a week. If you're staying longer, ETravelSim also has a reasonable 1GB plan for $4.50 valid for 30 days, making it a perfect choice for those on a budget who need reliable data.

Looking for the best price per gigabyte? Maya Mobile offers a fantastic deal with a 3GB plan for just $8.09 over 5 or 10 days, which gives you a solid 2.69 to 2.70 per GB rate respectively. For longer stays, consider the extensive plans from providers like Airhub and Ubigi that offer significant data allowances, such as 30GB for around $29, which translates to a very reasonable rate per gigabyte.

Overall, travelers to South Africa will find plenty of eSIM options to suit a variety of needs and budgets. Whether you want a quick data boost or a comprehensive data solution for your trip, providers have crafted plans that offer flexibility and affordability, ensuring you stay connected during your travels.