Yesim
200 MB
1 day$2.50/GB
$0.50Lowest ever
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Montaña de la MesaBest eSIM for South Africa
from $0.19/GB2,448 plans36 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
abesteSIM
Unlimited · 7 days1 GB/day
$9.80$1.40 /day
The cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
Lowest everSee dealBudget option
Stellar eSIM
5 GB · 10 days
$5.66$1.13/GB
Cheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
Lowest everSee dealWhat the catalogue says
- abesteSIM's unlimited plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then slows down.
- 20 GB costs only $7.22 more with Stellar eSIM. Worth it if you're unsure.
Data
Duration
240 plans
Under 1 GB10 plans
from $2.28/GBYesim
$0.50Lowest ever
200 MB · 1 day
$2.50/GB
HiRoaming
$1.36$1.51
500 MB · 7 days
$2.78/GB
HiRoaming
$1.42$1.58
500 MB · 1 day
$2.90/GB
Earth Esim
$1.79Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$3.65/GB
esim0
$2.99Lowest ever
500 MB · 7 days
$6.10/GB
Roamix
$3.02$3.35Lowest ever
500 MB · 7 days
$6.16/GB
1 GB20 plans
from $1.06/GBStellar eSIM
$1.06
1 GB · 7 daysFree VPN
$1.06/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.62
1 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.62/GB
HiRoaming
$2.04$2.27
1 GB · 7 days
$2.04/GB
MicroEsim
$2.14
1 GB · 3 daysGlobal
$2.14/GB
MicroEsim
$2.36
1 GB · 5 daysGlobal
$2.36/GB
Simbye
$2.54Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 days
$2.54/GB
2 GB18 plans
from $2.15/GBeSIMCard
$4.30Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysGlobal
$2.15/GB
Earth Esim
$4.79Lowest ever
2 GB · 1 day
$2.40/GB
HiRoaming
$4.97$5.52
2 GB · 1 day
$2.49/GB
Roamify
$5.50Lowest ever
2 GB Plus · 15 daysGlobal
$2.75/GB
JamboSim
$5.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$3.00/GB
Wanderly
$5.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$3.00/GB
3 GB20 plans
from $0.77/GBStellar eSIM
$2.31Lowest ever
3 GB · 1 dayFree VPN
$0.77/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.06Lowest ever
3 GB · 5 daysFree VPN
$1.02/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.60Lowest ever
3 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.20/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.86
3 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$1.29/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.01
3 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.34/GB
abesteSIM
$4.85Lowest ever
3 GB · 3 days
$1.62/GB
4 GB3 plans
from $4.25/GBAirhub
$16.99Lowest ever
4 GB · 30 daysRegional
$4.25/GB
Stellar eSIM
$19.21
4 GB · 30 daysFree VPNGlobal
$4.80/GB
Stellar eSIM
$19.21
4 GB · 20 daysFree VPNGlobal
$4.80/GB
4.3 GB1 plan
from $2.79/GBNXTL
$11.99Lowest ever
4.3 GB · 365 days
$2.79/GB
5 GB20 plans
from $1.13/GBStellar eSIM
$5.66Lowest ever
5 GB · 10 daysFree VPN
$1.13/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.84
5 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.17/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.84Lowest ever
5 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.17/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.84Lowest ever
5 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$1.17/GB
abesteSIM
$7.77Lowest ever
5 GB · 3 days
$1.55/GB
Wanderly
$7.99Lowest ever
5 GB · 7 days
$1.60/GB
7 GB1 plan
from $3.71/GBAirhub
$25.99Lowest ever
7 GB · 30 daysRegional
$3.71/GB
10 GB20 plans
from $1.02/GBStellar eSIM
$10.20
10 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.02/GB
Stellar eSIM
$10.20Lowest ever
10 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.02/GB
Wanderly
$11.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 3 days
$1.20/GB
Wanderly
$12.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 7 days
$1.30/GB
Wanderly
$12.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 5 days
$1.30/GB
Wanderly
$13.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 15 days
$1.40/GB
12 GB3 plans
from $3.59/GBStellar eSIM
$43.04
12 GB · 30 daysFree VPNGlobal
$3.59/GB
Stellar eSIM
$43.04
12 GB · 20 daysFree VPNGlobal
$3.59/GB
Airhub
$44.99Lowest ever
12 GB · 30 daysRegional
$3.75/GB
13 GB1 plan
from $3.23/GBMobiMatter
$41.99Lowest ever
13 GB · 365 daysGlobal
$3.23/GB
14 GB3 plans
from $3.39/GBFlysimio
$47.46Lowest ever
14 GB · 7 days
$3.39/GB
Stellar eSIM
$49.53
14 GB · 30 daysFree VPNGlobal
$3.54/GB
Stellar eSIM
$49.53
14 GB · 20 daysFree VPNGlobal
$3.54/GB
eSIM prices for South Africa
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 2448 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $1.06Stellar eSIM | $1.62Stellar eSIM | $1.62Stellar eSIM |
| 3 GB+ | $3.60Stellar eSIM | $3.60Stellar eSIM | $4.01Stellar eSIM |
| 5 GB+ | $5.66Stellar eSIM | $5.84Stellar eSIM | $5.84Stellar eSIM |
| 10 GB+ | $10.20Stellar eSIM | $10.20Stellar eSIM | $10.20Stellar eSIM |
| 20 GB+ | $17.02Stellar eSIM | $17.02Stellar eSIM | $17.02Stellar eSIM |
| Unlimited | $7.45abesteSIM | $15.52abesteSIM | $30.67abesteSIM |
Travel guide
Best eSIM for South Africa: how to choose
- Currency
- ZAR (R)
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Plugs
- C/D/M/N · 230 V
- Emergency
- 10111 · 10177
- Dial code
- +27
- Language
- Afrikaans · English
01
The South Africa eSIM market right now
We currently track 2448 live plans for South Africa from 36 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $0.19 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $3.69 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
677 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 South Africa, we track 398 regional and 879 global options that also cover it, from $0.19 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 Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia: one regional plan often beats two country plans.
03
How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 300 GB size gives the best value at $0.19 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 $5.66 (5 GB, 10 days) from Stellar eSIM.
- 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 South Africa
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 South Africa: when to go
Live conditions in Pretoria plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Right now
Pretoria
18°
Feels like 17°
Humidity 62%Wind 10 km/hUV index 0Low exposureSunrise 05:44Sunset 18:34
Today
35°
18°
57%
Sun
29°
16°
37%
Mon
22°
13°
27%
Tue
28°
9°
Wed
32°
12°
Thu
30°
15°
Fri
32°
15°
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy daysBest months
May · August · September
Mild temperatures and least rain
Harder months
November · December
Extreme heat
Wettest month
April
5 rainy days
Driest month
October
0 rainy days
Winter3° – 20°
3 rainy days
Spring12° – 30°
8 rainy days
Summer19° – 36°
10 rainy days
Autumn13° – 29°
9 rainy days
eSIM providers for South Africa
eSIM for South Africa: common questions
How much does an eSIM for South Africa cost?
Plans currently start at $0.47. We compare 2448 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 677 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $0.47 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 →
