Madagascar eSIM Price Comparison: 4 Plans from $9.94 (2026)
HelloRoam is the top pick for Madagascar, from $9.94 for 1 GB in its 29 Oct 2026 catalogue, and scores 8.3/10 on this site's formula, against Holafly's 7.5/10. HelloRoam and Holafly both hold a 180-day refund window on unactivated plans; Nomad and Saily hold 30 days and Airalo 14. Airalo lists 200+ destinations to the 185 HelloRoam sells.
HelloRoam, an eSIM platform, sells 4 fixed plan sizes for Madagascar in its 29 Oct 2026 catalogue. No rival Madagascar price was read on 30 Oct 2026, so this page prints catalogue prices only. Madagascar plans run on 4G LTE on Airtel or Orange.
All Madagascar eSIM prices compared
4 plans, sorted by total price. The green row is the lowest entry price.
Fixed data plans by tier
| Tier | Price | Per GB | Validity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $9.94 | $9.94/GB | 7 days | Lowest price |
| 3GB | $26.52 | $8.84/GB | 7 days | |
| 5GB | $36.83 | $7.37/GB | 30 days | |
| 10GB | $73.66 | $7.37/GB | 30 days |
Which plan is cheapest right now
The lowest fixed-data Madagascar price is the 1GB plan at $9.94 ($9.94/GB). Best per-GB value: 5GB at $36.83 ($7.37/GB).
How per-GB value changes by plan size
How per-GB cost changes with plan size. Bigger plans cost less per gigabyte.
Per-GB cost ladder
- 1GB: $9.94/GB
- 3GB: $8.84/GB11% cheaper
- 5GB: $7.37/GB26% cheaper
- 10GB: $7.37/GB26% cheaper
Volume discount math
Going from 1GB at $9.94/GB to 5GB at $7.37/GB cuts per-GB cost by 26%. On a 7-day trip using 1.5 GB/day, that saves $28.27 total.
Budget tips for Madagascar
Practical strategies to cut your Madagascar data costs.
Right-size your plan
Compare three usage profiles for a 7-day Madagascar trip: Light usage (0.5 GB/day) needs 4 GB. Moderate usage (1.5 GB/day) needs 11 GB. Heavy usage (3 GB/day) needs 21 GB. The 5GB plan at $36.83 covers moderate usage. Buy one tier above your estimate. Topping up costs more per GB.
Promo codes and discounts
The top pick publishes no standing discount code, so the prices above are the prices you pay. Airalo's ALOHA code takes up to $5 offa first Airalo purchase, on Airalo's own prices. See our full promo codes list for all active deals.
Fees and charges beyond the sticker price
Non-obvious expenses that inflate your total trip data cost.
Carrier roaming vs eSIM
This site compares every destination against a $10/day roaming baseline, so a 7-day trip runs $70.00. The lowest catalogue price for the same week is $73.66, which sits above the baseline in Madagascar.
The smartest buy for Madagascar right now
One plan, one provider, backed by the numbers.
The pick: 5GB at $36.83
For Madagascar, our pick is HelloRoam's 5GB plan at $36.83 ($7.37/GB, valid 30 days). It covers 4 days at moderate usage, and an eSIM there attaches to Airtel or Orange on 4G LTE.
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Runner-up deal
Holafly ranks second on this site's formula at 7.5/10. No Holafly price for Madagascar was read on 30 Oct 2026, so check it on Holafly's own page.
When to skip the deal
Skip the 5GB plan if your trip exceeds 4 days. At that point, a larger tier or unlimited is cheaper per day.
Madagascar eSIM price breakdown
Madagascar falls into the premium-priced category for eSIM data. At $7.37/GB, Madagascar sits 130% above the global average of $3.20/GB. 2 carriers (Airtel, Orange) provide the underlying 4G LTE infrastructure.
4 plan tiers are tracked for Madagascar, from 1GB ($9.94, $9.94/GB) to 10GB ($73.66, $7.37/GB). The volume discount from smallest to best-value tier is 26%. The 5GB tier at $7.37/GB offers the optimal price-to-data ratio.
Premium pricing in Madagascar means every optimization counts. Consider unlimited plans, regional bundles, or WiFi offloading to reduce your data bill.
Cost-saving strategies on Madagascar trips
- Buy the 5GB tier instead of 1GB
The 1GB plan costs $9.94/GB. The 5GB plan drops to $7.37/GB. On 10GB of total usage, that saves $25.70. The upfront cost is higher ($36.83 vs $9.94), but the per-GB savings more than compensate if you use 50% or more of the plan's data.
Estimated savings: $2.57/GB, $25.70 on 10GB
- Activate on arrival to maximize validity days
Most Madagascar eSIM plans start counting from first connection to a Airtel tower. Install the eSIM at home over WiFi, but keep the cellular line disabled until you land. Activating a 7-day plan 2 days early wastes 2 days of validity. Every day of your plan should align with actual travel days.
Estimated savings: 0-2 extra valid days per plan
- Turn off carrier data roaming before departure
This site compares Madagascar against a $10/day roaming baseline. Forgetting to disable roaming costs $70.00 for a week of accidental data use. A plan covering the same week costs $81.07, above that baseline, so size the plan to your real use. Go to Settings > Cellular > turn off Data Roaming on your home carrier line before your flight.
Estimated savings: Varies by plan size
- Consider Africalink bundle for multi-stop Africa trips
Airalo's Africalink regional bundle covers 25 African countries on a single eSIM from $5.00 (1GB). If Madagascar is one of 2+ stops in Africa, compare the bundle price vs buying individual plans at $9.94 each. The bundle typically saves money from the third destination onward. One eSIM, one purchase, multiple countries.
Estimated savings: Varies; typically saves from 3+ countries
Budget data on Madagascar trips
Buy the right plan size
The 5GB plan ($36.83) costs less per GB than 1GB in Madagascar. Upgrade for better value.
Download offline maps
Download offline maps before arriving in Madagascar. This saves significant mobile data on navigation.
How much data costs in Madagascar by usage level
Average travelers use about 1.5GB of mobile data per day in Madagascar. At that rate, a 7-day trip consumes roughly 10.5GB.
The 10GB plan at $73.66 ($7.37/GB) covers a full week of average use.
The cheapest option on Madagascar trips, analysed
The entry plan in the Madagascar catalogue is the 1GB plan at $9.94 ($9.94/GB).
For better value per gigabyte, the 5GB plan at $36.83 drops to $7.37/GB, saving $2.57 per GB over the entry plan.
Madagascar trip cost by duration
Two-week trip (14 days): carrier roaming costs $140.00, eSIM costs about $73.66, saving $66.34 (47%).
Provider value on Madagascar trips
HelloRoam ranks first of the 5 providers on this site's published rubric at 8.3/10, ahead of Holafly (7.5), Nomad (6.1), Saily (6.1), Airalo (5.3). The rubric weighs price per GB, refund window, checkout currencies, destinations and support channels.
The lead comes from a 180-day refund window on unactivated eSIMs, checkout in 31 currencies through Stripe with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and a website and app in 63 languages.
This site read rival prices for 42 destinations on 30 Oct 2026, and Madagascar was not one of them, so the Madagascar table holds catalogue rows only.
Multi-country routing that takes in Madagascar
For Madagascar only, the country plan's best rate is $7.37/GB. Add a regional plan only if you cross borders.
The cheapest eSIM on Madagascar trips
HelloRoam is the top pick for Madagascar, at 8.3 out of 10 against 7.5 for Holafly on this site's true-cost score; 5 GB there costs $36.83 for 30 days, or $7.37 per GB (catalogue of 29 Oct 2026).
HelloRoam bills checkout in 31 currencies through Stripe, with Apple Pay and Google Pay on its website and in its app. Airalo lists 200+ destinations to the 185 HelloRoam sells. Plans run on one of 2 local networks.
HelloRoam's cheapest Madagascar plan is 1 GB at $9.94 for 7 days; 5 GB costs $36.83, or $7.37 per GB (catalogue of 29 Oct 2026).
Every size: 1 GB at $9.94 (7 days), 3 GB at $26.52 (7 days), 5 GB at $36.83 (30 days), 10 GB at $73.66 (30 days). All prices are pre-tax USD.
HelloRoam is the top pick for Madagascar on this site's true-cost score, 8.3 out of 10 against 7.5 for Holafly.
HelloRoam bills checkout in 31 currencies through Stripe, with Apple Pay and Google Pay on its website and in its app. Airalo lists 200+ destinations to the 185 HelloRoam sells.
Yes. HelloRoam covers a week of data in Madagascar for $9.94 on the entry plan, against $70.00 at this site's $10/day roaming baseline, 86% less.
The $10/day baseline is a site reference, not a carrier price: the AT&T International Day Pass costs $12/day. eSIM plans are prepaid, so there are no overage charges.
A full week at 1.5 GB a day in Madagascar costs $9.94 on the top pick's entry plan, against $70.00 at this site's $10/day roaming baseline.
Save 86% on a 7-day trip ($60) against the $10/day roaming baseline
HelloRoam sells no unlimited day plan for Madagascar, and its fixed plans start at $9.94 for 1 GB.
Fixed plans run on one of 2 local networks.
Madagascar eSIM price summary
The cheapest Madagascar eSIM costs $9.94 for 1GB.
Best value: 5GB at $7.37/GB.
Upgrade from 1GB to 5GB to save $2.57 per GB in Madagascar. The larger plan costs $36.83 total but delivers better value per gigabyte.
Madagascar eSIM pricing FAQ
Can I see what a Madagascar eSIM costs this year?
HelloRoam's fixed Madagascar plans range from $9.94 (1GB) to $73.66 (10GB). All prices are in USD, from the 29 Oct 2026 catalogue.
Can I tell which Madagascar eSIM plan gives most value?
The 5GB plan at $36.83 has the lowest Madagascar rate, $7.37/GB. It covers 4 days at moderate usage (1.5 GB/day).
Can I save by sizing up a Madagascar eSIM plan?
Yes. Per-GB cost drops 26% from 1GB ($9.94/GB) to 5GB ($7.37/GB). On a 7-day trip that saves $12.85 total.
Can I find promo codes on Madagascar eSIM plans?
The top pick publishes no standing discount code, so the prices on this page are what you pay. Airalo's ALOHA code takes up to $5 off a first purchase. Holafly's partner link takes 5% off. Saily's seasonal sales run up to 10% off select plans. Nomad's monthly flash sales run up to 20% off on select regions. Each one applies to that provider's own prices.
Can a Madagascar eSIM beat carrier roaming, and by how much?
This site compares against a $10/day roaming baseline, so 7 days costs $70.00. The lowest catalogue price for the same week is $73.66, which is above the baseline. Data in Madagascar is priced high, so buy the smallest plan that covers your trip.
Can an airport counter beat a Madagascar eSIM on price?
This site holds no airport SIM price for Madagascar, so it cannot compare one. An eSIM at $9.94 for 1GB installs before your flight, so you skip the airport counter.
Can a Madagascar eSIM carry fees the headline price hides?
No hidden fees on eSIM plans. The price you see is the price you pay. Carrier roaming at $10/day is the hidden cost an eSIM eliminates.
Can one large Madagascar plan beat several small ones?
One larger plan. The 5GB plan costs $7.37/GB. Buying 5 x 1GB plans costs $9.94/GB. One plan saves $2.57 per GB.
Detailed pricing questions on Madagascar trips
What is the cheapest eSIM for Madagascar right now?
The cheapest tracked plan is 1GB at $9.94 ($9.94/GB), from the tracked price list in this site's data file.
How much does a large Madagascar eSIM plan cost?
The largest tracked plan is 10GB at $73.66 ($7.37/GB). It is also the lowest rate per gigabyte on this ladder.
How often are Madagascar eSIM prices updated?
Prices refresh when the site rebuilds from its tracked price feed. Each page shows the plans that feed lists for Madagascar.