Cheapest eSIM for Guinea-Bissau 2026: Prices from $7.74
4 providers compared · Plans from $7.74
Guinea-Bissau's cheapest eSIM costs $7.74 for 1GB from Airalo. Best per-GB value: 5GB at $28.68 ($5.74/GB) on Orange's 4G LTE network. Unlimited daily from $15.48/day on Orange. For light users, the 1GB fixed plan at $7.74 costs less than one day of carrier roaming.
All Guinea-Bissau eSIM plans
10 plans ranked by total price. The green row is the cheapest entry point; scroll for the best price-per-GB on larger plans.
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | Price/GB | Network | Rating | Get deal |
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| Airalo Cheapest | 1GB | 7 | $7.74 | $7.74 | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 | $14.86 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 3GB | 15 | $22.49 | $7.50 | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 5GB | 30 | $28.68 | $5.74 | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 | $42.72 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 10GB | 30 | $68.82 | $6.88 | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 | $99.69 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 20GB | 30 | $129.05 | $6.45 | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 | $192.88 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 | $380.81 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
Price/GB for unlimited plans is not applicable. Holafly charges a flat daily rate. All prices in USD, verified June 2026.
Save up to 89% vs carrier roaming in Guinea-Bissau
A typical home carrier charges $10/day to roam in Guinea-Bissau. That adds up to $70.00 for a week. The cheapest eSIM plan costs $7.74, saving you $62.26 on a 7-day trip. Even a 5-day visit would cost $50.00 on roaming vs under $7.74 with an eSIM.
Lowest cost per gigabyte by provider
For fixed-data plans, Airaloleads. Holafly is unlimited, so it's shown separately. Airalo is the only provider with fixed-data plans here at $5.74 per GB.
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The table is sorted cheapest-first. Entry price starts at $7.74. If you only need maps and messaging, the 1GB tier is all you need.
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Scan the QR on home Wi-Fi. The best per-GB value is $5.74/GB. Activate when you land in Guinea-Bissau and your plan starts counting from that moment, not from purchase.
Cheapest eSIM for Guinea-Bissau: everything you need to know
Guinea-Bissau eSIM plans start at $7.74 for 1GB. The best per-GB value sits at 5GB for $28.68, which is $5.74/GB. Unlimited daily data costs $15.48/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. A 30-day unlimited commitment drops to $12.69/day, 18% off the daily rate.
Carrier roaming runs $10/day for Guinea-Bissau. Over 7 days that adds up to $70.00, while a prepaid eSIM covers the same period for $129.05. The country has one of the thinnest mobile networks in West Africa; expect patchy 2G/3G even in Bissau.
The 5GB plan at $28.68 covers about 4 days at 1.5GB/day. For trips longer than 4 days, unlimited at $15.48/day avoids the need to buy multiple fixed plans. Heavy users above 2.7GB/day will exhaust fixed data faster, making unlimited worthwhile on shorter trips too.
Network coverage in Guinea-Bissau
All providers connect through the same Orange network in Guinea-Bissau. Carrier choice does not change your bill. Only the provider margin differs. Orange delivers 4G LTE regardless of which eSIM you buy.
How much data do you need in Guinea-Bissau?
Most travelers over-buy. If you mainly use maps, translation apps and messaging, 1GB comfortably covers 5–7 days. Add daily social media and you'll want 3–5GB for a week. Only heavy users need 10GB or more.
When should you buy your Guinea-Bissau eSIM?
Buy a few days before departure and install while you still have home Wi-Fi, but don't activate until you arrive. Most plans start counting from first connection, not purchase. Prices are stable week-to-week, so the plan ranked first in our table today is the best price.
Questions travelers ask before buying
What is the absolute cheapest eSIM for Guinea-Bissau?
For Guinea-Bissau, the cheapest eSIM option is the 1GB plan at $7.74, which works out to $7.74/GB. Airalo holds the lowest-price position for this destination (Nomad averages $0.74/GB globally, the lowest of the four providers we track). Prices are fixed year-round with no seasonal markup. For the best per-GB rate, the 5GB plan at $28.68 ($5.74/GB) saves $2.00 per GB versus the entry plan.
When does unlimited data beat a fixed plan for Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau offers unlimited eSIM data at $15.48/day. The best fixed plan runs $5.74/GB (5GB plan at $28.68), which covers about 4 days at 1.5GB/day. Beyond that, unlimited at $15.48/day is the practical option. Example: a 7-day trip at 1.5GB/day needs about 11GB. The 20GB plan costs $129.05, while 7-day unlimited costs $99.69. Unlimited saves $29.36. For trips beyond 4 days, unlimited is the better deal in Guinea-Bissau.
Is a local prepaid SIM cheaper than an eSIM in Guinea-Bissau?
Physical SIM pricing in Guinea-Bissau varies by airport vendor and carrier. A travel eSIM starts at $7.74 for 1GB with no airport queue, no activation counter, and instant delivery. The convenience premium over the cheapest local SIM is typically $2 to $5 for a week-long trip. If the local SIM requires ID registration, the time cost alone favors the eSIM.
Does the cheapest eSIM provider use a slower network in Guinea-Bissau?
Network speed does not vary by provider price. Budget providers like Nomad and Airalo route Guinea-Bissau plans through the same tier-one local carriers (Orange) as premium-priced alternatives. The price gap reflects provider margin, not network quality. 4G LTE speeds are consistent across all four compared providers for Guinea-Bissau. The only tested differences are activation speed and support response time, not the data connection itself.
Does the cheapest Guinea-Bissau eSIM support hotspot tethering?
Tethering works at full speed on Airalo and Nomad plans on all Guinea-Bissau plans. Holafly restricts hotspot to about 1GB/day on its unlimited plans. Saily supports tethering with no stated cap. For budget tethering in Guinea-Bissau, Airalo's 1GB plan at $7.74 gives the lowest per-GB cost with hotspot included. Use hotel WiFi for heavy downloads to stretch the plan further.
Does cheap eSIM coverage work outside major cities in Guinea-Bissau?
Coverage in Guinea-Bissau depends on the local carrier. 1 network operate here: Orange. Urban areas get 4G LTE coverage. Rural areas vary. For budget travelers, download offline maps before leaving the city to reduce data needs and make a smaller plan last the full trip.
What is the cheapest network to use a travel eSIM on in Guinea-Bissau?
All four providers route Guinea-Bissau eSIMs through the same tier-one local carriers: Orange. The "cheapest network" is whichever provider offers the lowest per-GB rate on their plan for that carrier, not the carrier itself. 4G LTE is the standard for Africa.
What is the per-GB cost breakdown for Guinea-Bissau eSIMs?
Per-GB costs for Guinea-Bissau: 1GB at $7.74/GB, 3GB at $7.50/GB, 5GB at $5.74/GB, 10GB at $6.88/GB, 20GB at $6.45/GB. The 5GB tier at $28.68 gives the lowest per-GB rate. Buying 5GB instead of the smallest plan saves $2.00 per GB, which adds up on longer trips.
Which network does the cheapest Guinea-Bissau eSIM use?
The cheapest plans for Guinea-Bissau route through Orange. Orange delivers 4G LTE speeds. The price difference is the provider's margin, not carrier performance.
Is unlimited data worth the price in Guinea-Bissau?
Unlimited daily data in Guinea-Bissau costs $15.48/day (2GB at full speed). At $5.74/GB on the 5GB fixed plan, unlimited only saves money if you use more than 2.7GB per day. Most travelers use 1 to 2GB/day, so the fixed plan is cheaper for typical use.