Singapore eSIM Price Comparison: 5 Plans from $3.49 (2026)
HelloRoam is the top pick for Singapore: 5 GB for 30 days costs $8.99, against $9.00 at Airalo (prices checked 30 Oct 2026). An unactivated HelloRoam eSIM refunds for 180 days, 166 days longer than Airalo allows. Airalo lists 200+ destinations to the 185 HelloRoam sells.
HelloRoam, an eSIM platform, sells 5 fixed plan sizes for Singapore in its 29 Oct 2026 catalogue, checked against Airalo, Nomad, Saily and Holafly on 30 Oct 2026. HelloRoam lists 3 local operators for Singapore: M1, SingTel or Starhub on 4G LTE.
All Singapore eSIM prices compared
5 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 | $5.49 | $5.49/GB | 7 days | Lowest price |
| 3GB | $5.99 | $2.00/GB | 30 days | |
| 5GB | $8.99 | $1.80/GB | 30 days | |
| 10GB | $13.99 | $1.40/GB | 30 days | |
| 20GB | $20.49 | $1.02/GB | 30 days |
Catalogue price against the lowest rival price
| Size | HelloRoam | Lowest rival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $5.49 | Saily is lower: $3.99 (7 days) |
| 3 GB | $5.99 | Below Airalo's $6.50 (3 days) |
| 5 GB | $8.99 | Below Airalo's $9.00 (7 days) |
| 10 GB | $13.99 | Below Nomad's $14.00 (30 days) |
| 20 GB | $20.49 | Below Nomad's $21.00 (30 days) |
HelloRoam has the lowest Singapore price at 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB. At 1 GB, Saily is lower at $3.99 against the catalogue's $5.49.
Unlimited daily plans
| Duration | Total Price | Per Day | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $3.49 | $3.49/day | 0% |
| 3 days | $9.95 | $3.32/day | 5% |
| 7 days | $21.50 | $3.07/day | 12% |
| 14 days | $39.09 | $2.79/day | 20% |
| 30 days | $71.20 | $2.37/day | 32% |
Each unlimited plan runs at high speed for 2 GB a day, then at a lower speed.
HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan costs $21.50, below Saily's $26.99 (read 30 Oct 2026).
Which plan is cheapest right now
The lowest fixed-data Singapore price is the 1GB plan at $5.49 ($5.49/GB). Saily sells the same size for $3.99. Best per-GB value: 20GB at $20.49 ($1.02/GB). Unlimited beats fixed if you use more than 29.4 GB/day.
Singapore per-GB cost ladder
How per-GB cost changes with plan size. Bigger plans cost less per gigabyte.
Per-GB cost ladder
- 1GB: $5.49/GB
- 3GB: $2.00/GB64% cheaper
- 5GB: $1.80/GB67% cheaper
- 10GB: $1.40/GB74% cheaper
- 20GB: $1.02/GB81% cheaper
Volume discount math
Going from 1GB at $5.49/GB to 20GB at $1.02/GB cuts per-GB cost by 81%. On a 4-day trip using 1.5 GB/day, that saves $26.82 total.
Fixed vs unlimited value
The 20GB plan at $20.49 covers 14 days at 1.5 GB/day. Unlimited at $3.49/day costs $13.96 for 4 days. Unlimited wins above 29.4 GB/day.
Budget tips for Singapore
Practical strategies to cut your Singapore data costs.
Right-size your plan
Compare three usage profiles for a 4-day Singapore trip: Light usage (0.5 GB/day) needs 2 GB. Moderate usage (1.5 GB/day) needs 6 GB. Heavy usage (3 GB/day) needs 12 GB. The 20GB plan at $20.49 covers moderate usage. Buy one tier above your estimate. Topping up costs more per GB.
Use WiFi to stretch your plan
WiFi in Singapore is excellent. The Wireless@SG network puts free public WiFi inside every MRT station, major mall, and most public buildings. Offload streaming and downloads to WiFi. A smaller plan can cover a full week when you use WiFi for heavy tasks.
Timing your purchase
Carrier prices hold steady year-round; check in-store promotions for occasional short-term deals. Peak season (Dec-Jan, Jun-Aug) means heavier network use. Buy a tier up during peak months to avoid mid-trip top-ups.
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 $20.49, saving $49.51 (71%).
Airport SIM markup
Airport SIM at Changi (SIN): $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days. Queue time: 5-10 min at Changi with several carrier booths. Still a markup over what a travel eSIM costs online.. eSIM: from $3.49 for 1-day unlimited with no queue, no SIM swap, instant delivery.
SIM registration and IMEI fees
Bring your passport to buy a prepaid SIM; activation completes within minutes at the counter. An eSIM skips this step.
Fair-use throttling on unlimited plans
The Singapore unlimited plan runs at full speed for 2 GB a day. After that, speed drops for the rest of the day. Messaging still works. Streaming usually does not. If you stream video, 2 GB is your real daily cap. Compare that against a 20GB fixed plan at $20.49 for actual cost-per-usable-GB.
Top Singapore eSIM deal today
One plan, one provider, backed by the numbers.
The pick: 20GB at $20.49
For Singapore, our pick is HelloRoam's 20GB plan at $20.49 ($1.02/GB, valid 30 days). It covers 14 days at moderate usage, and an eSIM there attaches to M1, SingTel or Starhub on 4G LTE. At 20 GB it is also below Nomad's $21.00.
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Runner-up deal
Nomad sells 20 GB for Singapore at $21.00, valid 30 days (read 30 Oct 2026).
When to skip the deal
Skip the 20GB plan if your trip exceeds 14 days. At that point, a larger tier or unlimited is cheaper per day. Skip unlimited if you use less than 29.4 GB/day. Across 4 days, unlimited at $13.96 still costs less than the 20GB plan at $20.49.
Singapore eSIM price breakdown
Singapore falls into the budget-friendly category for eSIM data. At $1.02/GB, Singapore sits 68% below the global average of $3.20/GB. 3 carriers (M1, SingTel, Starhub) provide the underlying 4G LTE infrastructure.
5 plan tiers are tracked for Singapore, from 1GB ($5.49, $5.49/GB) to 20GB ($20.49, $1.02/GB). The volume discount from smallest to best-value tier is 81%. The largest tier also delivers the best per-GB rate.
Unlimited data for Singapore is tracked at $3.49/day. Full 4G LTE speed runs for 2GB per day before throttling. Multi-day commitments drop the daily rate: the 30-day plan runs $2.37/day (32% off). The crossover point sits at 3.4GB/day: below that, the 20GB fixed plan saves money; above it, unlimited wins.
Local SIMs cost more in Singapore than in neighboring Thailand or Malaysia, but they still undercut typical Western roaming rates by a wide margin. Singtel, StarHub, and M1 all cover Singapore end to end, because the island is small enough that no carrier has a coverage edge.
Singapore is one of the cheapest eSIM destinations globally. Fixed-data plans offer strong value. Buy the tier closest to your expected usage and save.
Cost-saving strategies on Singapore trips
- Buy the 20GB tier instead of 1GB
The 1GB plan costs $5.49/GB. The 20GB plan drops to $1.02/GB. On 10GB of total usage, that saves $44.70. The upfront cost is higher ($20.49 vs $5.49), but the per-GB savings more than compensate if you use 50% or more of the plan's data.
Estimated savings: $4.47/GB, $44.70 on 10GB
- Use WiFi for heavy tasks in Singapore
WiFi in Singapore is rated excellent. The Wireless@SG network puts free public WiFi inside every MRT station, major mall, and most public buildings. Download maps, sync photos, and stream video on WiFi. Reserve cellular data for outdoor navigation and messaging. This lets you buy a smaller, cheaper eSIM plan that covers only your outdoor data needs.
Estimated savings: 30-50% reduction in data consumption
- Skip the Changi (SIN) SIM counter
Airport SIM counters charge $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days. Queue time: 5-10 min at Changi with several carrier booths. Still a markup over what a travel eSIM costs online.. A travel eSIM starts at $5.49 for 1GB with zero queue. Install before departure and connect on landing. The saved queue time means more time at your destination and less at a kiosk.
Estimated savings: 5-10 min at Changi with several carrier booths. Still a markup over what a travel eSIM costs online. saved, potentially lower price
- Activate on arrival to maximize validity days
Most Singapore eSIM plans start counting from first connection to a M1 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 Singapore 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 $20.49, 71% less. Go to Settings > Cellular > turn off Data Roaming on your home carrier line before your flight.
Estimated savings: $49.51 per 7-day trip
- Consider Asialink bundle for multi-stop Asia trips
Airalo's Asialink regional bundle covers 16 Asian countries on a single eSIM from $5.00 (1GB). If Singapore is one of 2+ stops in Asia, compare the bundle price vs buying individual plans at $5.49 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 Singapore trips
Buy the right plan size
The 20GB plan ($20.49) costs less per GB than 1GB in Singapore. Upgrade for better value.
Use WiFi when available
Singapore has excellent WiFi availability. Use hotel and cafe WiFi for downloads to stretch your eSIM data further.
Download offline maps
Download offline maps before arriving in Singapore. This saves significant mobile data on navigation.
Fixed vs unlimited
For trips under 2 days, the fixed 1GB plan is cheaper than unlimited at $3.49/day.
How much data costs in Singapore by usage level
Average travelers use about 2.0GB of mobile data per day in Singapore. At that rate, a 7-day trip consumes roughly 14GB.
The 10GB plan at $13.99 ($1.40/GB) covers a full week of average use.
The cheapest option on Singapore trips, analysed
The entry plan in the Singapore catalogue is the 1GB plan at $5.49 ($5.49/GB).
For better value per gigabyte, the 20GB plan at $20.49 drops to $1.02/GB, saving $4.47 per GB over the entry plan.
Unlimited daily data costs $3.49/day. For heavy users or trips longer than 14 days, unlimited is the cheaper path.
Singapore trip cost by duration
Weekend trip (3 days): carrier roaming costs $30.00, eSIM costs about $8.99, saving $21.01 (70%).
One-week trip (7 days): carrier roaming costs $70.00, eSIM costs about $20.49, saving $49.51 (71%).
Two-week trip (14 days): carrier roaming costs $140.00, eSIM costs about $48.86, saving $91.14 (65%).
Provider value on Singapore 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.
Multi-country routing that takes in Singapore
If visiting multiple countries in Asia, consider Airalo's Asialink regional plan. A single plan covering multiple destinations is often cheaper than separate per-country plans.
For Singapore only, the country plan's best rate is $1.02/GB. Add a regional plan only if you cross borders.
The cheapest eSIM on Singapore trips
HelloRoam is the top pick for Singapore: 3 GB for 30 days costs $5.99, against Nomad $6.50 at the next store (prices read 30 Oct 2026).
HelloRoam runs its website and its app in 63 languages. Airalo lists 200+ destinations to the 185 HelloRoam sells. Saily sells 1 GB / 7 days for $3.99, below HelloRoam's $5.49 (prices read 30 Oct 2026). Nomad sells 50 GB / 30 days for $31.00, below HelloRoam's $36.99 (prices read 30 Oct 2026). Plans run on StarHub's 5G network.
HelloRoam's cheapest Singapore plan is 1 GB at $5.49 for 7 days; 5 GB costs $8.99, or $1.80 per GB (catalogue of 29 Oct 2026).
Every size: 1 GB at $5.49 (7 days), 3 GB at $5.99 (30 days), 5 GB at $8.99 (30 days), 10 GB at $13.99 (30 days), 20 GB at $20.49 (30 days). All prices are pre-tax USD.
HelloRoam is the top pick for Singapore 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 Singapore for $20.49 on the 20 GB plan, against $70.00 at this site's $10/day roaming baseline, 71% 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 Singapore costs $20.49 on the top pick's 20 GB plan, against $70.00 at this site's $10/day roaming baseline.
Save 71% on a 7-day trip ($50) against the $10/day roaming baseline
HelloRoam's unlimited plan is the cheapest of the five for 7 days in Singapore: $21.50 ($3.07 a day). Full speed for the first 2 GB each day, then at a lower speed (prices checked 30 Oct 2026).
Each unlimited plan in Singapore includes 2 GB of high-speed data a day, then at a lower speed. Airalo sells unlimited for 30 days for $69.00, below HelloRoam's $71.20 (prices read 30 Oct 2026). Stay lengths: 1-day $3.49, 3-day $9.95, 7-day $21.50, 14-day $39.09, 30-day $71.20.
Singapore eSIM price summary
The cheapest Singapore eSIM costs $3.49 for 1GB.
Best value: 20GB at $1.02/GB.
Upgrade from 1GB to 20GB to save $4.47 per GB in Singapore. The larger plan costs $20.49 total but delivers better value per gigabyte.
Questions about eSIM costs
Can I see what a Singapore eSIM costs this year?
HelloRoam's fixed Singapore plans range from $5.49 (1GB) to $20.49 (20GB). The unlimited plan costs $3.49 for one day. All prices are in USD, from the 29 Oct 2026 catalogue.
Can I tell which Singapore eSIM plan gives most value?
The 20GB plan at $20.49 has the lowest Singapore rate, $1.02/GB. It covers 14 days at moderate usage (1.5 GB/day).
Can I save by sizing up a Singapore eSIM plan?
Yes. Per-GB cost drops 81% from 1GB ($5.49/GB) to 20GB ($1.02/GB). On a 4-day trip that saves $89.40 total.
Can I find promo codes on Singapore 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 Singapore 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 $20.49. Savings: $49.51 (71%).
Can an airport counter beat a Singapore eSIM on price?
SIM counters at Changi (SIN) typically charge $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days with a 5-10 min at Changi with several carrier booths. Still a markup over what a travel eSIM costs online. queue. An eSIM from $3.49 for 1-day unlimited installs before you fly, no queue, no SIM swap.
Can a Singapore eSIM carry fees the headline price hides?
No hidden fees on eSIM plans. The price you see is the price you pay. Physical SIMs in Singapore require registration. An eSIM bypasses this. The unlimited plan slows after 2 GB of high-speed data a day. Carrier roaming at $10/day is the hidden cost an eSIM eliminates.
Can one large Singapore plan beat several small ones?
One larger plan. The 20GB plan costs $1.02/GB. Buying 20 x 1GB plans costs $5.49/GB. One plan saves $4.47 per GB.
Detailed pricing questions on Singapore trips
What is the cheapest eSIM for Singapore right now?
The cheapest tracked plan is 1GB at $5.49 ($5.49/GB), from the tracked price list in this site's data file.
How much does a large Singapore eSIM plan cost?
The largest tracked plan is 20GB at $20.49 ($1.02/GB). It is also the lowest rate per gigabyte on this ladder.
How often are Singapore eSIM prices updated?
Prices refresh when the site rebuilds from its tracked price feed. Each page shows the plans that feed lists for Singapore.