Best Asia eSIM 2026: 13 Countries Compared
Every country we track in Asia, ranked by the cheapest per-gigabyte rate across all 10 providers — so you can see which destinations are cheap to stay connected in, and which provider wins the region on price.
The short answer
How Asia eSIM prices split by market
Asia is the region where single-country plans diverge most, because both price and coverage change sharply between the markets we track. Japan, South Korea and Singapore price data close to European levels, while Southeast Asia is cheaper per gigabyte, so a multi-country itinerary rarely has one cheapest answer. Work country by country, then compare a regional plan against the sum.
Asia eSIM price facts
- Countries tracked
- 13
- Cheapest $/GB in Asia
- Thailand at $0.24
- Regional average $/GB
- $0.51
- Cheapest entry plan
- $0.51 in Thailand
- Cheapest in the most countries
- Yesim — 11 of 13
- eSIM brands compared
- 10
- Prices checked
- Oct 7, 2026
Asia’s 13 destinations range from some of the cheapest data in the world to some of the priciest per gigabyte. If you are hopping between countries, note that the table below ranks single-country plans, so a regional plan may cover several at once. Check the per-country prices first.
The numbers
Cheapest eSIM data in Asia
Sorted by the best per-gigabyte rate any provider posts in each of the 13 Asia destinations. Click a country for the full side-by-side provider and plan comparison.
| Country | Best $/GB | Cheapest plan | Providers | Unlimited plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Thailand |
$0.24 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Singapore |
$0.40 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 110 |
 Malaysia |
$0.42 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 95 |
 China |
$0.48 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 Hong Kong |
$0.52 | $0.57Yesim | 10 | 97 |
 Macao |
$0.54 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 53 |
 South Korea |
$0.55 | $1.00Roamic | 10 | 99 |
 Japan |
$0.55 | $1.99Roami | 10 | 102 |
 Philippines |
$0.56 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 96 |
 Taiwan |
$0.56 | $0.57Yesim | 10 | 73 |
 India |
$0.57 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 Vietnam |
$0.60 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 97 |
 Indonesia |
$0.66 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 97 |
The verdict
Which provider is cheapest in Asia
Asia has 13 tracked destinations, each with its own cheapest plan, and counting the wins shows which provider is the region's best price default — not a coverage verdict, just where the numbers land today.
The cheapest Asia provider changes by destination, so this is a region summary — check the country table above before you buy. Full provider profiles on the Yesim page.
Before you buy
One Asia plan or several single country plans
The Asia table compares single-country plans, because that is what the country pages show and what can be verified line by line. Regional and multi-country eSIMs exist and can be cheaper when a trip crosses several borders — but their prices are not listed the same way, so they never enter the league table above. The rule of thumb: for one country, buy that country's cheapest single-country plan; for three or more countries, check whether a regional plan beats the sum of its single-country parts.
One destination
Buy the single-country plan that tops the Asia table for that country. The cheapest provider there is visible in the country page's own league table.
Several destinations
Sum the cheapest single-country plans for your Asia route first, then compare that total against any regional plan before committing.
Explore
Every Asia country we track
Keep exploring
Other regions ranked the same way as Asia
FAQ
Which Asia eSIM should you buy
Which eSIM is cheapest for Asia?
Asia has no single cheapest provider across the whole region. The cheapest plan changes by country — use the league table above to see the cheapest $/GB and cheapest entry plan in each of the 13 destinations, and the verdict table for which provider is cheapest in the most countries this month.
Do I need a different eSIM for each Asian country?
A single-country eSIM only covers one country. If your route crosses borders, either buy one single-country plan per destination or check a multi-country or Asia regional plan that covers several countries at once. The pairings that come up most often here are Japan with South Korea, Singapore with Malaysia, Thailand with Vietnam and Hong Kong with mainland China — add the two cheapest single-country plans from the league table above and compare that total with an Asia-wide plan.
Is a regional Asia eSIM better than single-country eSIMs?
Whether an Asia-wide plan wins depends on how many countries you visit. For one country a single-country plan is usually the cheapest. For three or more, add up the cheapest single-country plans for your Asia route and compare that total against the regional plan before you commit.
When should I buy my Asia eSIM?
Buy a day or two before an Asia trip so the QR code is ready to install on Wi-Fi. The prices on this page are checked on the date shown, so the Asia table reflects what the providers currently list.
Which providers sell eSIMs for Asia?
Every brand we track sells into the destinations here, and the cheapest one changes from country to country rather than staying with one company. The league table above names the cheapest provider in each of the 13 destinations and the winner table shows which brand is cheapest in the most of them this month.
Is there one Asia plan that covers every country?
No bundle covers all 13 destinations. Asian regional plans come with their own country lists, and mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao are usually listed as separate line items rather than folded into a bundle. Compare the plan's own country list against your actual route before you buy, and remember that a Japan or Thailand plan stops at the border.