How much eSIM data for 7 days in the Maldives?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 7 days in the Maldives with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 3–5 GB. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Saily sells only one Maldives plan: 1 GB for 7 days. If your resort Wi‑Fi covers most of your use, that may be enough; for more mobile data Saily offers an auto top-up option at checkout.
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EU roaming does not cover the Maldives. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live Maldives plan.
Saily plans for the Maldives — 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$14.99 |
No listed plan reaches 5 GB in one package — top up in the app.
Roaming in the Maldives on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
The Maldives 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 Travel | 1 GB, 15 days | €10.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Travel Select | 5 GB, 15 days | €20.00 |
For the 5 GB planning size (7 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 5 × €9.90 = €49.50; on Drei, 1 package (Travel Select) cover it for €20.00. 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 Maldives 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 Maldives (plan list) (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 the Maldives?
Saily sells only one Maldives plan: 1 GB for 7 days. If your resort Wi‑Fi covers most of your use, that may be enough; for more mobile data Saily offers an auto top-up option at checkout. 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 the Maldives instead?
The Maldives 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 €10 or 5 GB for €20, 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.