How much eSIM data for 7 days in Egypt?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 7 days in Egypt with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 3–5 GB. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Maps, messaging and photo uploads between Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea fit normal use. Saily lists Egypt plans from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited options.
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EU roaming does not cover Egypt. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live Egypt plan.
Saily plans for Egypt — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$8.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$14.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$19.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$33.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$42.99 |
Saily also lists unlimited plans for Egypt; the price depends on the number of days.
For 7 days at 3–5 GB (5 GB planning size), the smallest listed plan that fits is 5 GB for 30 days (US$19.99 on 22 Oct 2026).
Roaming in Egypt on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
Egypt is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 3) | per started GB | €9.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go Select | 5 GB, 15 days | €10.00 |
For the 5 GB planning size (7 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 5 × €9.90 = €49.50; on Drei, 1 package (Go Select) cover it for €10.00. A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Planning size
| Habits | 7-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 3–5 GB | 5 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 7–11 GB | 15 GB |
More details (preparation, FAQ): eSIM Egypt guide
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Data use follows your phone habits, not the season. Count only the days you will rely on mobile data rather than hotel Wi‑Fi.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for Egypt (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- Saily: eSIM for Middle East and North Africa (2026-10-22)
- A1: Roaming Pass – zones and prices per started GB (2026-10-22)
- Drei: Roaming-Pakete outside the EU (country table) (2026-10-22)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-19)
- SIX: ISO 4217 currency code list (published 2026-09-17) (2026-10-19)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Is 5 GB enough for 7 days in Egypt?
Maps, messaging and photo uploads between Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea fit normal use. Saily lists Egypt plans from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited options. The 3–5 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 5 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in Egypt instead?
Egypt is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €9.90 per started GB there (zone 3) and Drei sells 1 GB for €5 or 5 GB for €10, valid 15 days. Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.