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Airalo vs Nomad eSIM: which is cheaper in 2026?
Choosing between Airalo and Nomad comes down to where you're going. We compared their cheapest plan in every one of the 50 countries both cover — every verdict on this page is a literal sort of our dated price database.
The verdict, computed
Airalo has the cheaper entry plan in 24 of 50 countries.
In 23 of those countries both post the identical entry price — the winner is decided elsewhere.
- →Pick Airalo for the lowest entry price — it undercuts Nomad in 24 of 50 countries, starting with Austria from $4.00.
- →Pick Nomad if your destination is one of the 3 countries where it starts cheaper than Airalo.
- →Pick Airalo for unlimited data — available in 47 countries vs 44 for Nomad.
- →Pick Nomad for big data buckets — better $/GB in 31 of the countries where both sell metered plans.
Entry price = each provider's cheapest plan in that country, from the same dated snapshot. Full method in our methodology.
Country by country
Airalo vs Nomad eSIM prices in 50 countries
Each cell is the provider's cheapest plan in that country. The country name opens the full comparison; prices open that provider's plans there.
| Country | Airalo from | Nomad from | Cheaper entry | Best $/GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina eSIM
|
$5.00 | $5.00 | tie | Airalo $2.30/GB |
Australia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.64/GB |
Austria eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.58/GB |
Belgium eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.65/GB |
Brazil eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.90/GB |
Canada eSIM
|
$7.00 | $7.00 | tie | Nomad $1.38/GB |
China eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.70/GB |
Colombia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $4.00 | Nomad | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Costa Rica eSIM
|
$7.50 | $8.00 | Airalo | Nomad $1.55/GB |
Croatia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.62/GB |
Czechia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.72/GB |
Egypt eSIM
|
$5.50 | $6.00 | Airalo | Nomad $1.85/GB |
Fiji eSIM
|
$7.50 | $7.00 | Nomad | Nomad $1.95/GB |
France eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | unlimited only |
Georgia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Germany eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Nomad $0.64/GB |
Greece eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.62/GB |
Hong Kong eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | unlimited only |
Iceland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Nomad $0.90/GB |
India eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.86/GB |
Indonesia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $4.00 | Nomad | Nomad $0.82/GB |
Ireland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.84/GB |
Israel eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | unlimited only |
Italy eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | unlimited only |
Japan eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.70/GB |
Kenya eSIM
|
$8.00 | $10.00 | Airalo | Nomad $2.95/GB |
Macao eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.90/GB |
Malaysia eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Mexico eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Airalo $0.90/GB |
Morocco eSIM
|
$6.00 | $7.00 | Airalo | Nomad $0.90/GB |
Netherlands eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.72/GB |
New Zealand eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.98/GB |
Peru eSIM
|
$4.50 | $4.50 | tie | Nomad $1.75/GB |
Philippines eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.90/GB |
Poland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.70/GB |
Portugal eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Airalo $0.70/GB |
Qatar eSIM
|
$4.50 | $8.00 | Airalo | Nomad $0.98/GB |
Saudi Arabia eSIM
|
$4.50 | $5.00 | Airalo | Nomad $0.82/GB |
Singapore eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.62/GB |
South Africa eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Airalo $0.98/GB |
South Korea eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.78/GB |
Spain eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.70/GB |
Switzerland eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | Nomad $0.86/GB |
Taiwan eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.78/GB |
Thailand eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Nomad $0.24/GB |
Turkiye eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.62/GB |
UK eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.50 | Airalo | unlimited only |
United Arab Emirates eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $1.45/GB |
USA eSIM
|
$4.00 | $5.00 | Airalo | Nomad $0.60/GB |
Vietnam eSIM
|
$4.00 | $4.00 | tie | Nomad $0.78/GB |
“Best $/GB” compares each provider's cheapest per-gigabyte rate in that country; unlimited-only line-ups have no $/GB. Prices dated Oct 7, 2026 — always confirm on the country page before buying.
Beyond price
How Airalo and Nomad differ
Airalo
since 2019 · Marketplace
- +Widest country coverage in the industry
- +Established trust and brand recognition
- –No longer the cheapest in most single countries
Promo code NEWTOAIRALO15 — all eSIM deals
Nomad
since 2020 · App-based
- +Operated by LotusFlare and launched in 2020
- +More than one host network in every country as standard
- –Unlimited plans drop to 1 Mbps after 2 GB in a day
Promo code BEYOND20 — all eSIM deals
FAQ
Is Airalo or Nomad cheaper for your trip
Which is cheaper, Airalo or Nomad?
By entry price, Airalo wins. Across the 50 countries where both sell plans, Airalo has the cheaper cheapest-plan in 24 countries and Nomad in 3 (23 exact ties). The widest entry-price gap is in Qatar — Airalo lists $4.50 against Nomad at $8.00.
Is Nomad vs Airalo different from this page?
No. It is the same comparison read in the other direction — our table lists both providers in every country, so the Nomad vs Airalo verdict is identical. We keep one URL per matchup instead of two near-duplicate pages.
Which has the better price per GB, Airalo or Nomad?
Nomad — it posts the better cheapest $/GB rate in 31 of the countries where both sell metered plans (Airalo wins 14). Unlimited-only plans are excluded because they are priced per day, not per GB.
Does Airalo or Nomad offer unlimited data plans?
Airalo sells unlimited plans in 47 of the 50 shared countries and Nomad in 44. Unlimited always means fair-use throttling applies — the exact policy is shown on each plan's country page.
Do Airalo and Nomad use the same networks?
It varies by country. In Argentina, Airalo connects via Personal, Claro, Movistar and Nomad via Personal, Claro, Movistar — local carrier agreements differ even when the names overlap. Every country page lists the networks behind each provider's plans.
Are there Airalo or Nomad promo codes?
Yes — current codes for both are on our deals page, alongside expiry dates. Promo discounts are never baked into the rankings on this page; every verdict uses list prices only.
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Every verdict on this page is a literal sort position from the same dated price snapshot — no editorial star ratings, no pay-to-rank. How we collect and check data is in our methodology; how we make money in our disclosure.