The 10 cheapest packages per GB in Egypt
| # | Provider | Package | Price | per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vodafone Travel eSIM | 50 GB, 30 days | €41.00 | €0.82 |
| 2 | Simbye | 50 GB, 180 days | €44.95 | €0.90 |
| 3 | Simbye | 10 GB, 30 days | €11.95 | €1.19 |
| 4 | Simbye | 20 GB, 30 days | €24.95 | €1.25 |
| 5 | eSIM FOX | 20 GB, 30 days | €26.99 | €1.35 |
| 6 | Vodafone Travel eSIM | 20 GB, 15 days | €27.00 | €1.35 |
| 7 | Vodafone Travel eSIM | 20 GB, 30 days | €27.00 | €1.35 |
| 8 | Simbye | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.95 | €1.39 |
| 9 | eSIM FOX | 10 GB, 30 days | €13.99 | €1.40 |
| 10 | eSIMony | 50 GB, 30 days | €73.90 | €1.48 |
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In short: the cheapest eSIM in Egypt
On 12 November 2026 the lowest price per GB in Egypt was offered by Vodafone Travel eSIM at €0.82 per GB (package 50 GB, 30 days, €41.00). The cheapest package overall costs €1.99 at eSIM FOX (1 GB, 7 days). 10 GB costs from €11.95 (Simbye).
We checked 9 providers with packages for Egypt on the providers' own shop pages. The benchmark is the price per GB of the best-value package; unlimited packages are compared separately by price per day.
Mobile networks in Egypt: operators and coverage
Egypt's networks are Vodafone Egypt, Orange, e& (formerly Etisalat) and WE. Coverage is good in Cairo, Giza and the Red Sea resorts (Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh); in the desert and on Nile cruises between towns it varies. Many holidaymakers staying in resorts get by with small packages because the hotel Wi-Fi covers most of their needs. For excursions and navigation a package with a few GB is usually enough.
How much data do I need?
- Messaging, maps and e-mail only: around 0.5–1 GB per week.
- Plus social media and photo uploads: more like 1–2 GB per week.
- Video streaming or a hotspot for your laptop: easily 1–3 GB per day – a larger or unlimited package pays off here.
These are rough guide values; your actual usage depends on apps and video quality. You can see your own usage in your phone settings under “Mobile data”. Many providers let you top up an eSIM if the data runs out.
Unlimited or a data package?
8 of the 9 providers offer unlimited data packages in Egypt. The cheapest per day is Saily: 10 days for €25.59, i.e. €2.56 per day. “Unlimited” often means the speed is throttled after a certain amount per day, and hotspot use may be restricted. If you stream little, a fixed package is usually cheaper.
How to set up the eSIM
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be unlocked (iPhone XS/XR or later, many current Android devices). Under “Settings → Mobile data” or “Connections → SIM manager” you can see whether “Add eSIM” is offered.
- Buy and install the package: ideally at home on Wi-Fi, via QR code or directly in the provider's app.
- Activate on arrival: switch mobile data to the travel eSIM and enable data roaming for that eSIM. Your home SIM can stay active for calls and texts – turn off data roaming on it to avoid extra charges.
When the validity starts is up to each provider: often only with the first connection in the destination country, sometimes at installation. The package details say which applies.