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Cheapest eSIM for Africa 2026
Every Africa country ranked by cheapest price-per-GB. Average across the region: $4.36/GB.
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All Africa countries by price
| # | Country | Price per GB | 1GB | 5GB | Speed | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ComorosCheapest | $0.90 | -- | -- | 3G | View plans → |
| 2 | Tunisia | $1.02 | $2.59 | $7.70 | 5G | View plans → |
| 3 | Burundi | $1.20 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 4 | Djibouti | $1.20 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 5 | South Africa | $1.56 | $2.87 | $9.97 | 5G | View plans → |
| 6 | Mayotte | $1.58 | $3.99 | $11.80 | 5G | View plans → |
| 7 | Lesotho | $1.70 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 8 | Algeria | $1.75 | $3.99 | $12.49 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 9 | Somalia | $1.80 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 10 | Reunion | $1.83 | $3.67 | $11.32 | 5G | View plans → |
| 11 | Namibia | $1.90 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 12 | Togo | $1.90 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 13 | Mauritania | $2.00 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 14 | Tanzania | $2.17 | $3.99 | $15.79 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 15 | Egypt | $2.20 | $4.99 | $15.33 | 5G | View plans → |
| 16 | Ghana | $2.20 | $3.99 | $14.49 | 3G | View plans → |
| 17 | Morocco | $2.30 | $4.84 | $22.01 | 5G | View plans → |
| 18 | Kenya | $2.34 | $3.63 | $13.52 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 19 | Ethiopia | $2.40 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 20 | Zimbabwe | $2.40 | -- | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 21 | Mozambique | $2.44 | $5.99 | $18.49 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 22 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | $3.20 | $6.49 | $22.91 | 5G | View plans → |
| 23 | Nigeria | $3.87 | $6.49 | $26.99 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 24 | Equatorial Guinea | $4.50 | -- | -- | 3G | View plans → |
| 25 | Gabon | $4.50 | $6.48 | $28.80 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 26 | Malawi | $4.50 | $6.99 | $28.80 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 27 | Niger | $4.50 | $6.99 | $30.49 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 28 | Seychelles | $4.50 | $6.99 | $28.99 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 29 | Zambia | $4.50 | $6.49 | $28.80 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 30 | Chad | $4.80 | $6.48 | $28.80 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 31 | Uganda | $4.80 | $8.10 | $31.05 | 5G | View plans → |
| 32 | Mauritius | $5.06 | $8.10 | $29.85 | 5G | View plans → |
| 33 | Benin | $5.33 | $7.49 | $26.66 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 34 | Cameroon | $5.44 | $8.10 | $29.73 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 35 | Republic of the Congo | $5.52 | $7.85 | $29.10 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 36 | Guinea-Bissau | $5.74 | $7.74 | $28.68 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 37 | Senegal | $5.75 | $8.32 | $32.09 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 38 | Guinea | $5.80 | $7.83 | $28.98 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 39 | Ivory Coast | $6.04 | $9.18 | $33.97 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 40 | Burkina Faso | $6.07 | $8.19 | $30.35 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 41 | Botswana | $6.40 | $8.64 | $31.99 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 42 | Rwanda | $6.49 | $9.34 | $34.64 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 43 | Sierra Leone | $6.67 | $9.59 | $35.58 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 44 | Central African Republic | $6.80 | $7.99 | $33.99 | 3G | View plans → |
| 45 | Liberia | $6.88 | $7.74 | $34.42 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 46 | Mali | $6.88 | $7.99 | -- | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 47 | Madagascar | $7.37 | $9.94 | $36.83 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 48 | Sudan | $7.68 | $8.64 | $38.40 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 49 | Cape Verde | $10.68 | $15.80 | $58.50 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 50 | Swaziland | $10.95 | $15.12 | $54.77 | 4G LTE | View plans → |
| 51 | Gambia | $12.39 | $14.20 | $61.94 | 5G | View plans → |
eSIM prices across Africa
Africa has the widest price distribution of any region. Comoros anchors the table at $0.90/GB while the top of the range in Gambia reaches $12.39/GB. With 51 countries in the table and a regional average of $4.36/GB, the continent is not uniformly expensive, but it is less predictable than Europe or Southeast Asia.
North Africa and East Africa generally have better eSIM coverage and more competitive pricing than West or Central Africa, where provider reach is thinner. For less-visited destinations, the plan count may be low and the per-GB rate correspondingly high.
Check the plan count and speed tier for each country before you buy. Not all African destinations have 4G LTE available on eSIM plans. All prices are point-in-time from our most recent weekly pull.
Africa eSIM price analysis
Africa eSIM prices range from $0.90/GB (Comoros) to $12.39/GB (Gambia). The regional average sits at $4.42/GB across 50 tracked destinations. 32 countries offer unlimited daily plans.
The five cheapest Africa destinations by per-GB rate: 1. Comoros at $0.90/GB. 2. Tunisia at $1.02/GB. 3. Burundi at $1.20/GB. 4. Djibouti at $1.20/GB. 5. South Africa at $1.56/GB. These countries benefit from competitive wholesale carrier pricing, which translates directly to lower consumer plan costs.
The priciest Africa destinations for eSIM data: Gambia ($12.39/GB), Swaziland ($10.95/GB), Cape Verde ($10.68/GB). Higher costs typically reflect limited carrier competition, remote infrastructure requirements, or small market size that keeps wholesale rates elevated.
Budget strategy for Africa: 20 destinations price below $3/GB, making them good candidates for fixed-data plans. 32 destinations offer unlimited daily plans, which beat fixed data for heavy users (5+ GB/day). For multi-stop Africa trips, Airalo's regional bundle covers multiple countries on a single eSIM, often cheaper than buying individual plans for 3 or more stops.
Airport SIM pricing across Africa: Tunisia (airport SIM: $3-8 for 5-10GB / 30 days, eSIM from $1.02/GB); South Africa (airport SIM: $8-20 for 5-15GB / 30 days, eSIM from $1.56/GB); Tanzania (airport SIM: $3-5 for 3-5GB / 28 days, eSIM from $2.17/GB). In every tracked case, the eSIM entry price undercuts the airport counter. Buy before your trip and skip the queue entirely.
Quick summary: Africa eSIM pricing
Africa eSIM prices range from $0.90/GB in Comoros to $12.39/GB in Gambia. The regional average is $4.36/GB across 51 destinations.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Africa?
The cheapest eSIM in Africa costs $0.90/GB in Comoros, while the regional average is $4.36/GB across 51 countries.
Comoros: $0.90/GB. Tunisia: $1.02/GB. Burundi: $1.20/GB. Cheapest unlimited daily: $3.23/day in Reunion. Regional eSIM bundles from Airalo cover multiple Africa countries on one plan. All prices are in USD, updated weekly.