Ubigi
Global
500 MB
30 days$14.29/GB
$7.00Lowest ever
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PaisajesBest eSIM for Ethiopia
from $1.17/GB1,043 plans28 providersPrices updated Oct 16, 2026
Which plan should you get?
Your trip: ≈7 GB over 7 days
Trip length (days)
Your data use
Our pick for your trip
eSIMCard
10 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$15.75$1.58/GB
The lowest total price covering 7 days and ≈7 GB.
3 GB spare
Lowest everSee dealBudget option
eSIMCard
5 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$8.95$1.79/GB
Cheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
Lowest everSee dealStop counting GB
eSIMCard
Unlimited · 7 days1 GB/dayGlobal
$18.05$2.58 /day
The cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
+$2.30
Lowest everSee dealWhat the catalogue says
- eSIMCard's unlimited plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then slows down.
- Not counting gigabytes costs $2.30 more (15%).
- 20 GB costs only $11.82 more with eSIMCard. Worth it if you're unsure.
Data
Duration
220 plans
Under 1 GB1 plan
from $14.29/GBUbigi
$7.00Lowest ever
500 MB · 30 daysGlobal
$14.29/GB
Unlimited20 plans
Stellar eSIM
$2,605.49
Unlimited · 142 daysFree VPN
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See dealStellar eSIM
$2,623.84
Unlimited · 143 daysFree VPN
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See dealStellar eSIM
$2,642.19
Unlimited · 144 daysFree VPN
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See dealStellar eSIM
$2,660.54
Unlimited · 145 daysFree VPN
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See dealStellar eSIM
$2,678.88
Unlimited · 146 daysFree VPN
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See dealStellar eSIM
$2,697.23
Unlimited · 147 daysFree VPN
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See deal1 GB20 plans
from $2.14/GBMicroEsim
$2.14
1 GB · 3 daysGlobal
$2.14/GB
MicroEsim
$2.36
1 GB · 5 daysGlobal
$2.36/GB
eSIMCard
$2.63Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 daysGlobal
$2.63/GB
Roamify
$3.50Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 daysRegional
$3.50/GB
BNESIM
$4.52Lowest ever
1 GB · 30 days
$4.52/GB
Roamic
$4.99Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 days
$4.99/GB
2 GB15 plans
from $2.15/GBeSIMCard
$4.30Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysGlobal
$2.15/GB
Roamify
$6.50Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysRegional
$3.25/GB
Wanderly
$7.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$4.00/GB
MobiMatter
$9.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$5.00/GB
HiRoaming
$12.72$14.13
2 GB · 1 day
$6.36/GB
EtravelSIM
$12.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 30 days
$6.50/GB
2.4 GB1 plan
from $5.00/GBNXTL
$11.99Lowest ever
2.4 GB · 365 days
$5.00/GB
3 GB20 plans
from $1.93/GBeSIMCard
$5.78Lowest ever
3 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$1.93/GB
eSIMCard
$8.57Lowest ever
3 GB · 31 daysRegional
$2.86/GB
BNESIM
$9.06
3 GB · 30 days
$3.02/GB
Wanderly
$9.99Lowest ever
3 GB · 25 days
$3.33/GB
Roamify
$11.00Lowest ever
3 GB · 15 daysRegional
$3.67/GB
BNESIM
$11.07
3 GB · 180 days
$3.69/GB
4 GB2 plans
from $6.61/GBStellar eSIM
$26.42
4 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$6.61/GB
Stellar eSIM
$26.42
4 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$6.61/GB
5 GB20 plans
from $1.79/GBeSIMCard
$8.95Lowest ever
5 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$1.79/GB
BNESIM
$13.09
5 GB · 30 days
$2.62/GB
Wanderly
$14.99Lowest ever
5 GB · 25 days
$3.00/GB
BNESIM
$16.11
5 GB · 180 days
$3.22/GB
Airalo
$17.00Lowest ever
5 GB · 7 daysRegional
$3.40/GB
Roamify
$18.50Lowest ever
5 GB · 15 daysRegional
$3.70/GB
6 GB2 plans
from $5.31/GBStellar eSIM
$31.83
6 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$5.31/GB
Stellar eSIM
$31.83
6 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$5.31/GB
7 GB2 plans
from $5.20/GBStellar eSIM
$36.42
7 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$5.20/GB
Stellar eSIM
$36.42
7 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$5.20/GB
8 GB2 plans
from $5.12/GBStellar eSIM
$40.96
8 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$5.12/GB
Stellar eSIM
$40.96
8 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$5.12/GB
9 GB2 plans
from $5.06/GBStellar eSIM
$45.51
9 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$5.06/GB
Stellar eSIM
$45.51
9 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$5.06/GB
eSIM prices for Ethiopia
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 1043 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $2.63eSIMCard | $4.30eSIMCard | $4.52BNESIM |
| 3 GB+ | $5.78eSIMCard | $5.78eSIMCard | $5.78eSIMCard |
| 5 GB+ | $8.95eSIMCard | $8.95eSIMCard | $8.95eSIMCard |
| 10 GB+ | $15.75eSIMCard | $15.75eSIMCard | $15.75eSIMCard |
| 20 GB+ | $27.57eSIMCard | $27.57eSIMCard | $27.57eSIMCard |
| Unlimited | $16.79abesteSIM | $33.32abesteSIM | $68.18abesteSIM |
Travel guide
Best eSIM for Ethiopia: how to choose
- Currency
- ETB (Br)
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Plugs
- C/F · 220 V
- Emergency
- 911 · 907
- Dial code
- +251
- Language
- Amharic
01
The Ethiopia eSIM market right now
We currently track 1043 live plans for Ethiopia from 28 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $1.17 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $5.31 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
268 of them come with unlimited data, and the longest validity on offer is 365 days.
02
Country plan or regional eSIM?
Besides plans dedicated to Ethiopia, we track 203 regional and 63 global options that also cover it, from $1.17 per GB. They cost more per GB but save you buying a second eSIM if you cross a border.
Worth checking if your trip also touches Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia: one regional plan often beats two country plans.
03
How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 100 GB size gives the best value at $1.17 per GB. Smaller bundles look cheap but cost far more per gigabyte; much larger ones rarely get used up on a short trip.
For a week-long trip, the cheapest option covering at least 5 GB is $8.95 (5 GB, 30 days) from eSIMCard.
- Maps, ride-hailing and translation are the heavy consumers — roughly 1 GB a day covers them comfortably
- Streaming video or uploading clips can double that; pick unlimited if that is your habit
- Check hotspot support before buying if you travel with a laptop or tablet
04
Before you fly to Ethiopia
An eSIM is a QR code, not a physical card: install it at home over Wi-Fi and activate it on arrival. Your usual number stays active for calls and SMS.
- Check your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS or newer, most flagships since 2019) and is carrier-unlocked
- Buy and install before departure, while you still have reliable Wi-Fi
- Turn on the eSIM for data when you land; leave your home line for calls
- Validity usually starts at first connection in the destination, not at purchase
Weather in Ethiopia: when to go
Live conditions in Addis Ababa plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Right now
Addis Ababa
9°
Feels like 7°
Humidity 87%Wind 6 km/hUV index 0Low exposureSunrise 06:15Sunset 18:11
Today
19°
9°
100%
Sun
21°
9°
25%
Mon
21°
11°
Tue
21°
11°
Wed
21°
11°
Thu
21°
10°
Fri
21°
9°
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy daysBest months
January · February · December
Mild temperatures and least rain
Harder months
July · August
Heaviest rainfall
Wettest month
September
29 rainy days
Driest month
December
1 rainy days
Winter9° – 20°
26 rainy days
Spring11° – 20°
73 rainy days
Summer10° – 17°
90 rainy days
Autumn9° – 18°
77 rainy days
eSIM providers for Ethiopia
eSIM for Ethiopia: common questions
How much does an eSIM for Ethiopia cost?
Plans currently start at $1.66. We compare 1043 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 268 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $1.66 per day.
When should I buy and install the eSIM?
Buy it before you travel and install it over Wi-Fi at home; activate it when you land. Validity usually starts with the first connection at the destination.
How does RighteSIM rank these plans?
Purely by live price per GB. Paid placements never change the organic ranking and are always labeled as sponsored. How we evaluate →
