Trip Data Calculator

Not sure how much data you need? Tell us about your trip and we'll recommend the right eSIM plan size.

How long is your trip?

7days

What will you use data for?

Select all that apply

How often will you use data?

This adjusts the estimate based on your usage pattern

Your Recommendation

4GB

Connected Traveler

Daily estimate0.4 GB/day
7 days × moderate use2.8 GB
+ 20% buffer3.4 GB

A 5-10 GB plan is ideal. Consider Airalo for the best per-GB value.

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For reference

1 GB~1,000 web pages or 4 hrs of maps
5 GB~16 hrs social media or 10 hrs music
10 GB~10 hrs video calls or 4 hrs HD video
UnlimitedNo limits — stream, call, browse freely

How We Calculate Your Data Needs

Our calculator estimates daily data usage based on your stated travel habits, then multiplies by your trip length with a recommended buffer. We account for the most common mobile activities and their average data consumption:

Maps & navigation~50 MB/day
Messaging (WhatsApp, iMessage)~30 MB/day
Social media browsing~200 MB/day
Email~25 MB/day
Web browsing~100 MB/day
Video streaming (SD)~700 MB/hour
Video streaming (HD)~3 GB/hour
Video calls (Zoom/FaceTime)~1 GB/hour

These are averages based on typical usage patterns. Your actual consumption may vary depending on app settings (auto-play videos, photo upload quality) and how connected you stay to WiFi throughout the day.

Tips to Reduce Data Usage While Traveling

  • check_circleDownload offline maps (Google Maps, Maps.me) before your trip — this alone saves hundreds of MB
  • check_circleSet social media apps to not auto-play videos on cellular data
  • check_circleDownload playlists and shows over WiFi before heading out for the day
  • check_circleUse WiFi at hotels, cafes, and co-working spaces for heavy downloads and video calls
  • check_circleDisable automatic cloud photo uploads (iCloud, Google Photos) until you're on WiFi
  • check_circleUse data compression in your browser (Chrome's Lite Mode or Opera Mini)

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