Local SIM or eSIM: which is better value
Local operators' tourist SIM prices with source and date, next to Tutu eSIM. Where the local SIM is cheaper, we say so.
| Country | Cheapest local | Tutu 5 GB | Verdict | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albania | Vodafone Albania1000 GB / 15 days, $33.20 | $9.49 | eSIM is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Cyprus | Cyta5 GB / 31 days, $5.60 | $5.99 | like at home | 12.11.2026 |
 Egypt | WE (Telecom Egypt)5 GB / 30 days, $1.90 | $8.99 | local is cheaper | 08.11.2026 |
 Georgia | Magti5 GB / 15 days, $5.80 | $7.99 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Indonesia | Telkomsel24 GB / 30 days, $13.80 | $9.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Maldives | Ooredoo Maldives20 GB / 30 days, $40.00 | $42.49 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Montenegro | Crnogorski Telekom500 GB / 15 days, $16.70 | $10.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Sri Lanka | Dialog20 GB / 30 days, $4.20 | $8.99 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Thailand | AISunlimited / 15 days, $20.70 | $6.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Tunisia | Ooredoo Tunisie10 GB / 30 days, $10.00 | $8.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Turkey | Turkcell20 GB / 28 days, $35.80 | $6.49 | eSIM is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 UAE | e& (Etisalat)8 GB / 28 days, $34.00 | $10.99 | eSIM is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Vietnam | Vinaphone15 GB / 15 days, $7.80 | $10.19 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Armenia | Ucom? / 15 days, $6.90 | $8.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Azerbaijan | Azercell30 GB / 30 days, $22.90 | $10.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | BH Telecom40 GB / 10 days, $18.00 | $13.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Jordan | Orange Jordan90 GB / 10 days, $30.00 | $16.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Malaysia | Hotlink (Maxis)100 GB / 15 days, $8.60 | $5.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Mauritius | my.t (Mauritius Telecom)unlimited / 30 days, $33.30 | $21.49 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Moldova | Moldcell20 GB / 14 days, $2.70 | $7.99 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Oman | Ooredoo Oman18 GB / 15 days, $27.30 | $12.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Qatar | Ooredoo Qatar10 GB / 14 days, $27.50 | $11.99 | eSIM is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 Serbia | Yettel Serbia50 GB / 30 days, $13.20 | $8.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Singapore | SIMBA (TPG)500 GB / 30 days, $7.80 | $7.99 | depends on data | 12.11.2026 |
 Switzerland | Swisscom5 GB / 30 days, $35.90 | $7.99 | eSIM is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
 UK | Lycamobile UK5 GB / 30 days, $4.70 | $7.99 | local is cheaper | 12.11.2026 |
Data: CSV · A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.
Local SIM in Albania: what it costs and is it worth it
$9.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$33.20
2 700 ALLVodafone Albania: Tourist Tera Pack 1, 1000 GB, 15 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026The eSIM is cheaper: $9.49 for 5 GB, while the smallest tourist pack, Tourist Tera Pack 1, costs $33.20 (1000 GB, 15 days).
Other operators' packs (5)
| Vodafone AlbaniaTourist Tera Pack 1 | 1000 GB | 15 | $33.202 700 ALL | 12.11.2026 |
| Vodafone AlbaniaTourist Tera Pack 2 | 1100 GB | 21 | $35.602 900 ALL | 12.11.2026 |
| Vodafone AlbaniaTourist Tera Pack 3 | 1200 GB | 30 | $40.603 300 ALL | 12.11.2026 |
| One AlbaniaTourist 1 Million Albania | ? | 15 | $33.202 700 ALL | 12.11.2026 |
| One AlbaniaTourist 1 Million Albania and Balkan | ? | 30 | $39.303 200 ALL | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Cyprus: what it costs and is it worth it
$5.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
Roam like at home works here for Ukrainian SIMs: no separate SIM needed.
Other operators' packs (2)
| Cytasoeasy Combo 10 | 50 GB | 31 | $11.1010 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| Cytasoeasy 5 GB | 5 GB | 31 | $5.605 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Egypt: what it costs and is it worth it
$8.99
5 GB / 15 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$1.90
100 EGPWE (Telecom Egypt): Mobile Egypt tourist 5 GB, 5 GB, 30 days
Passport: yessource, 08.11.2026Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($1.90 for 5 GB vs our $8.99 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (10)
| e& Egypt (Etisalat)Traveler 200 | 7 GB | — | $3.70200 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| e& Egypt (Etisalat)Traveler 300 | 12 GB | — | $5.60300 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| e& Egypt (Etisalat)Traveler 450 | 25 GB | — | $8.40450 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| e& Egypt (Etisalat)Traveler 600 | 40 GB | — | $11.20600 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| WE (Telecom Egypt)Mobile Egypt tourist 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 | $1.90100 EGP | 08.11.2026 |
| WE (Telecom Egypt)Mobile Egypt tourist 20 GB | 20 GB | 30 | $5.60300 EGP | 08.11.2026 |
| Vodafone EgyptTourist Line 30 GB + 200 local + 30 intl min | 30 GB | 28 | $9.40505 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| Vodafone EgyptTourist 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 | $4.80255 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| Orange EgyptHolidays Line 30 GB | 30 GB | 30 | $10.50560 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
| Orange EgyptHoliday 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 | $2.90155 EGP | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Georgia: what it costs and is it worth it
$7.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$5.80
15 GELMagti: Airport Welcome Package 5 GB, 5 GB, 15 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($5.80 for 5 GB vs our $7.99 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (4)
| MagtiAirport Welcome Package 5 GB | 5 GB | 15 | $5.8015 GEL | 12.11.2026 |
| MagtiAirport Welcome Package 3 GB + calls | 3 GB | 15 | $11.6030 GEL | 12.11.2026 |
| CellfieRegular prepaid data bundle 5 GB / 30 days (no special tourist pack) | 5 GB | 30 | $2.707 GEL | 12.11.2026 |
| Silknet (Geocell)Tourist Packages | ? | — | — | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Indonesia: what it costs and is it worth it
$9.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$13.80
250 000 IDRTelkomsel: Airport kiosk physical SIM 24 GB, 24 GB, 30 days
Passport: yesaccording to esim.balieasy.com, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($9.49); if you need a lot of data, Airport kiosk physical SIM 24 GB for $13.80 gives 24 GB.
Other operators' packs (4)
| TelkomselKartu Perdana Prabayar Tourist / simPATI pre-order special SIM | 25 GB | 30 | $5.50100 000 IDR | 12.11.2026 |
| TelkomselAirport kiosk physical SIM 24 GB | 24 GB | 30 | $13.80250 000 IDR | 12.11.2026 |
| XL Axiata | ? | — | — | 12.11.2026 |
| Indosat (IM3)Paket perdana khusus wisatawan (tourist starter pack) | ? | — | — | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Maldives: what it costs and is it worth it
$42.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$40.00
617 MVROoredoo Maldives: Tourist plan (cheapest), 20 GB, 30 days
Passport: yesaccording to maldives.com, 12.11.2026Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($40.00 for 20 GB vs our $42.49 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (3)
| Ooredoo MaldivesTourist plan (cheapest) | 20 GB | 30 | $40.00617 MVR | 12.11.2026 |
| Ooredoo MaldivesData add-on 35GB (regular pack listed on tourist page) | 35 GB | 30 | $32.30500 MVR | 12.11.2026 |
| DhiraaguTraveler Lite | 20 GB | 30 | $40.00 | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Montenegro: what it costs and is it worth it
$10.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$16.70
15 EURCrnogorski Telekom: Tourist Prepaid 15 days, 500 GB, 15 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($10.49); if you need a lot of data, Tourist Prepaid 15 days for $16.70 gives 500 GB.
Other operators' packs (10)
| One Montenegro (ex-Telenor)One Tourist 15 | 500 GB | 15 | $16.7015 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| One Montenegro (ex-Telenor)One Tourist 20 | 1000 GB | 30 | $22.2020 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| One Montenegro (ex-Telenor)One Tourist 25 | unlimited | 30 | $27.8025 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| One Montenegro (ex-Telenor)Tourist 5 add-on (non-eSIM users) | 100 GB | — | $6.706 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| Crnogorski TelekomTourist Prepaid 15 days | 500 GB | 15 | $16.7015 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| Crnogorski TelekomTourist Prepaid 10 days (with calls) | 500 GB | 10 | $16.7015 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| Crnogorski TelekomTourist Prepaid 30 days (recommended) | 1000 GB | 30 | $22.2020 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| m:tel MontenegroMtel turist 15 | 500 GB | 15 | $16.7015 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| m:tel MontenegroMtel turist 20 | 1000 GB | 30 | $22.2020 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
| m:tel MontenegroSuper Turist | unlimited | 45 | $33.3030 EUR | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Sri Lanka: what it costs and is it worth it
$8.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($4.20 for 20 GB vs our $8.99 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (5)
| DialogTourists Plan 1 | 20 GB | 30 | $4.201 399 LKR | 12.11.2026 |
| DialogTourists Plan 2 | 30 GB | 30 | $5.401 799 LKR | 12.11.2026 |
| DialogTourists Plan 3 | 50 GB | 30 | $7.402 450 LKR | 12.11.2026 |
| SLT-MobitelMax Plus 29 Days | 30 GB | 29 | $3.901 298 LKR | 12.11.2026 |
| HutchTourist SIM 20 GB + 50 local min | 20 GB | — | $3.00999 LKR | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Thailand: what it costs and is it worth it
$6.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$20.70
699 THBAIS: Tourist unlimited 15 d (Best seller), unlimited, 15 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($6.99); if you need a lot of data, Tourist unlimited 15 d (Best seller) for $20.70 gives unlimited.
Other operators' packs (14)
| AISTourist SIM/eSIM unlimited 5 d | unlimited | 5 | $11.80399 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| AISTourist unlimited 8 d (Recommended) | unlimited | 8 | $14.80499 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| AISTourist unlimited 15 d (Best seller) | unlimited | 15 | $20.70699 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| AISTourist unlimited 30 d | unlimited | 30 | $35.601 199 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| AISTourist unlimited 60 d (Best Value) | unlimited | 60 | $47.401 599 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| AIS1 GB/day | 1 GB | 1 | $1.5049 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacTourist INFINITE 8 d | unlimited | 8 | $13.30449 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacTourist INFINITE 15 d | unlimited | 15 | $20.70699 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacTourist INFINITE 30 d | unlimited | 30 | $35.601 199 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacFree SIM + INFINITE special 5 d | unlimited | 5 | $8.90300 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacFree SIM + INFINITE special 8 d | unlimited | 8 | $11.90400 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacFree SIM + INFINITE special 15 d | unlimited | 15 | $19.30650 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacFree SIM + INFINITE special 30 d | unlimited | 30 | $34.101 150 THB | 12.11.2026 |
| True/dtacData-only SIM 10 d | ? | 10 | — | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Tunisia: what it costs and is it worth it
$8.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$10.00
30 TNDOoredoo Tunisie: Holiday SIM Pack 30 DT, 10 GB, 30 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($8.99); if you need a lot of data, Holiday SIM Pack 30 DT for $10.00 gives 10 GB.
Other operators' packs (7)
| Ooredoo TunisieHoliday SIM Pack 15 DT | 3.5 GB | 15 | $5.0015 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Ooredoo TunisieHoliday SIM Pack 30 DT | 10 GB | 30 | $10.0030 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Ooredoo TunisieHoliday SIM Pack 40 DT | 25 GB | 30 | $13.3040 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Ooredoo TunisieHoliday SIM Pack 60 DT | 40 GB | 30 | $19.9060 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Orange Tunisieregular prepaid data pack 6 GB | 6 GB | 30 | $5.0015 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Orange Tunisieregular prepaid data pack 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 | $6.6020 TND | 12.11.2026 |
| Tunisie Telecomprepaid data 2.5 GB | 2.5 GB | 30 | $3.2010 TND | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Turkey: what it costs and is it worth it
$6.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$35.80
1 800 TRYTurkcell: Tourist Welcome Pack, 20 GB, 28 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026The eSIM is cheaper: $6.49 for 5 GB, while the smallest tourist pack, Tourist Welcome Pack, costs $35.80 (20 GB, 28 days).
Other operators' packs (4)
| TurkcellTourist Welcome Pack | 20 GB | 28 | $35.801 800 TRY | 12.11.2026 |
| Vodafone TRWelcome to Turkey Pack (New Easy Tariff) | 20 GB | 28 | — | 12.11.2026 |
| Vodafone TRTourist 20 GB (price sheet 22.10.2026) | 20 GB | 28 | $45.702 300 TRY | 12.11.2026 |
| Türk TelekomTourist / Welcome 25 GB | 25 GB | 28 | $8.40420 TRY | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in UAE: what it costs and is it worth it
$10.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$34.00
125 AEDe& (Etisalat): Visitor Line Premium, 8 GB, 28 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026The eSIM is cheaper: $10.99 for 5 GB, while the smallest tourist pack, Visitor Line Premium, costs $34.00 (8 GB, 28 days).
Other operators' packs (10)
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line | 2 GB | 28 | $13.3049 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line + | 4 GB | 28 | $21.5079 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line Premium | 8 GB | 28 | $34.00125 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line Premium + | 22.5 GB | 28 | $54.50200 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line Unlimited Local Data | unlimited | 10 | $86.90319 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)Visitor Line Advance (older pack) | 10 GB | 28 | $27.0099 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| e& (Etisalat)free instant tourist eSIM | 10 GB | 1 | Free0 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| duFree Tourist eSIM | 10 GB | 1 | Free0 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| duTourist entry pack | 4 GB | 28 | $13.3049 AED | 12.11.2026 |
| duTourist 10 GB pack | 10 GB | — | $27.0099 AED | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Vietnam: what it costs and is it worth it
$10.19
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$7.80
199 000 VNDVinaphone: Tourist SIM 15 days, 15 GB, 15 days
Passport: yesaccording to vietnamtourism.com, 12.11.2026Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($7.80 for 15 GB vs our $10.19 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (5)
| Viettel5G150 (regular prepaid 5G pack, not tourist-branded) | 180 GB | 30 | $5.80150 000 VND | 12.11.2026 |
| ViettelTOUR300 (tourist, airport) | 150 GB | 30 | $11.70300 000 VND | 12.11.2026 |
| VinaphoneTourist SIM 15 days | 15 GB | 15 | $7.80199 000 VND | 12.11.2026 |
| VinaphoneTourist 10 GB / 30 days (airport) | 10 GB | 30 | $8.20210 010 VND | 12.11.2026 |
| MobifoneTourist 5 GB/day 15 days (airport) | 75 GB | 15 | $8.60220 000 VND | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Armenia: what it costs and is it worth it
$8.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($8.99); if you need a lot of data, uWelcome for $6.90 gives ?.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Azerbaijan: what it costs and is it worth it
$10.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($10.49); if you need a lot of data, Travel pack 30GB for $22.90 gives 30 GB.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Bosnia & Herzegovina: what it costs and is it worth it
$13.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$18.00
32 BAMBH Telecom: Tourist 1 (ULTRA eSIM), 40 GB, 10 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($13.99); if you need a lot of data, Tourist 1 (ULTRA eSIM) for $18.00 gives 40 GB.
Other operators' packs (3)
| BH TelecomTourist 1 (ULTRA eSIM) | 40 GB | 10 | $18.0032 BAM | 12.11.2026 |
| BH TelecomTourist 2 (ULTRA eSIM) | 100 GB | 30 | $29.4052 BAM | 12.11.2026 |
| BH TelecomUltra Start Package (physical USIM) | ? | — | — | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Jordan: what it costs and is it worth it
$16.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$30.00
21 JODOrange Jordan: Visitors Line 5G, 90 GB, 10 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($16.49); if you need a lot of data, Visitors Line 5G for $30.00 gives 90 GB.
Other operators' packs (3)
| Orange JordanVisitors Line 5G | 90 GB | 10 | $30.0021 JOD | 12.11.2026 |
| UmniahVisitors Line 90 days 5G | 220 GB | 90 | $26.8019 JOD | 12.11.2026 |
| Zain JordanVisitor Line 5G 90 days | 250 GB | 90 | $46.2033 JOD | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Malaysia: what it costs and is it worth it
$5.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$8.60
35 MYRHotlink (Maxis): Travel SIM RM35, 100 GB, 15 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($5.49); if you need a lot of data, Travel SIM RM35 for $8.60 gives 100 GB.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Mauritius: what it costs and is it worth it
$21.49
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$33.30
30 EURmy.t (Mauritius Telecom): 5G Tourist SIM/eSIM, unlimited, 30 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($21.49); if you need a lot of data, 5G Tourist SIM/eSIM for $33.30 gives unlimited.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Moldova: what it costs and is it worth it
$7.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$2.70
49 MDLMoldcell: Cartelă 49 Națională, 20 GB, 14 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($2.70 for 20 GB vs our $7.99 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
Other operators' packs (2)
| MoldcellCartelă 49 Națională | 20 GB | 14 | $2.7049 MDL | 12.11.2026 |
| MoldcellCartelă 80 cu Roaming UE | 40 GB | 28 | $4.4080 MDL | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Oman: what it costs and is it worth it
$12.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($12.99); if you need a lot of data, Tourist 10 for $27.30 gives 18 GB.
Other operators' packs (2)
| Ooredoo OmanTourist 5 | 8 GB | 10 | $13.705 OMR | 12.11.2026 |
| Ooredoo OmanTourist 10 | 18 GB | 15 | $27.3010 OMR | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Qatar: what it costs and is it worth it
$11.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$27.50
100 QAROoredoo Qatar: Visitor SIM Plus, 10 GB, 14 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026The eSIM is cheaper: $11.99 for 5 GB, while the smallest tourist pack, Visitor SIM Plus, costs $27.50 (10 GB, 14 days).
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Serbia: what it costs and is it worth it
$8.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$13.20
1 399 RSDYettel Serbia: Tourist plan (SIM), 50 GB, 30 days
Passport: not foundsource, 12.11.2026For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($8.99); if you need a lot of data, Tourist plan (SIM) for $13.20 gives 50 GB.
Other operators' packs (3)
| Yettel SerbiaTourist plan (SIM) | 50 GB | 30 | $13.201 399 RSD | 12.11.2026 |
| Yettel SerbiaeSIM 7 days 'unlimited' | unlimited | 7 | $10.901 150 RSD | 12.11.2026 |
| mts (Telekom Srbija)Tourist SIM / Super Tourist SIM | ? | — | — | 12.11.2026 |
Local SIM in Singapore: what it costs and is it worth it
$7.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
For 5–10 GB the eSIM is better value ($7.99); if you need a lot of data, SO50GB for $7.80 gives 500 GB.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in Switzerland: what it costs and is it worth it
$7.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
$35.90
30 CHFSwisscom: Prepaid + 5 GB data pack, 5 GB, 30 days
Passport: yessource, 12.11.2026The eSIM is cheaper: $7.99 for 5 GB, while the smallest tourist pack, Prepaid + 5 GB data pack, costs $35.90 (5 GB, 30 days).
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Local SIM in UK: what it costs and is it worth it
$7.99
5 GB / 30 days- ✓ Buy and install at home in a minute
- ✓ No passport, just an e-mail
- ✓ Online right after landing, no queue
- ✓ Your Ukrainian SIM stays in the phone: calls and bank SMS arrive
Honestly: a local SIM is cheaper here ($4.70 for 5 GB vs our $7.99 for 5 GB). The eSIM is worth the extra if you want data right after landing, with no queue or passport.
A comparison by Tutu eSIM: we sell eSIMs, so we show local operators' prices with their sources.Questions
Which is better value: a local SIM or an eSIM?
It depends on the country. A local SIM is often cheaper per gigabyte, but you buy it on arrival: a queue, a passport, sometimes a visa and cash. An eSIM installs at home and works right after landing.
In which countries is a local SIM cheaper than an eSIM?
Egypt, Georgia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Moldova, UK.
Can I keep my Ukrainian SIM and a local one at once on an iPhone?
Yes, on iPhone XS and newer: a physical SIM plus an eSIM. US iPhone 14 and newer have no tray, so a physical SIM won't fit; you can turn your Ukrainian SIM into an eSIM with your operator beforehand.
Is a SIM more expensive at the airport?
Often yes: airports sell tourist packs for more than city shops and take cash.
What if I land at night?
Operator desks at big airports (Hurghada, Bangkok, Phuket) are open 24/7, but some are unstaffed at night; in Albania and Montenegro kiosks may be closed. An eSIM installed at home works at once.
