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North Macedonia eSIMHow much eSIM data for 7 days in North Macedonia?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 7 days in North Macedonia with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 3–5 GB. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Skopje city use and lake days in Ohrid fit normal use. Saily’s North Macedonia plans stop at 3 GB, so a week or more usually points to the Balkans regional plan.
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What to do next
EU roaming does not cover North Macedonia. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live North Macedonia plan.
Saily plans for North Macedonia — 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$7.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$18.99 |
No single North Macedonia plan reaches 5 GB. Saily’s Balkans plan (9 countries) lists 5 GB for 30 days at US$19.99 — or top up a smaller North Macedonia plan in the app.
For comparison: at the 2026 cap of €14 per GB, 5 GB on a participating home network could cost up to €70.
Roaming in North Macedonia on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
North Macedonia 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 1) | per started GB | €4.90 |
| A1 | A1 Roaming Datenwoche | 2 GB, 7 days | €4.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
For the 5 GB planning size (7 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 5 × €4.90 = €24.50, the A1 Roaming Datenwoche 3 × 2 GB = €14.70 (packages run 7 calendar days, Austrian time, and can be stacked); on Drei, 5 packages (Go + Go + Go + Go + Go) cover it for €25.00. 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 North Macedonia 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.
Summer at Lake Ohrid is the busiest period; the GB model stays the same.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for North Macedonia (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- Saily: eSIM for Balkans (9 countries) (2026-10-22)
- European Commission: Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU (2026-10-18)
- Council of the EU press release, 4 June 2026: Roam like at home talks with Western Balkans (2026-10-18)
- EUR-Lex 52026PC0079: Commission recommendation on WB6 roaming agreements (2026-10-18)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-18)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Is 5 GB enough for 7 days in North Macedonia?
Skopje city use and lake days in Ohrid fit normal use. Saily’s North Macedonia plans stop at 3 GB, so a week or more usually points to the Balkans regional plan. 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 North Macedonia instead?
North Macedonia is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €4.90 per started GB there (zone 1), the A1 Datenwoche gives 2 GB for 7 days for €4.90, and Drei sells 1 GB for €5 (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.