Prepaid travel eSIM
5GB of high-speed data to use over 30 days in South Africa. Your internet traffic exits in Netherlands or France.
Nomad charges US$11.00 for the same 5GB, 30-day plan, checked 9 November 2026 on nomadesim.com. Graba SIM charges US$10.49.
Both prices in US dollars, no conversion. Selected providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Prices can change.
See the full price comparisonNomad charges US$11.00 for the same 5GB, 30-day plan (its own price in US dollars, checked 9 November 2026 on nomadesim.com).
At the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026, US$1.00 = £0.7454, so that is about £8.20. Graba SIM charges £7.49 in pounds, with no conversion.
Approximate: your card provider’s exchange rate and fees may differ. Not a market-wide cheapest claim.
See the full price comparisonNomad charges US$11.00 for the same 5GB, 30-day plan (its own price in US dollars, checked 9 November 2026 on nomadesim.com).
At the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026, US$1.00 = €0.8934, so that is about €9.83. Graba SIM charges €8.99 in euros, with no conversion.
Approximate: your card provider’s exchange rate and fees may differ. Not a market-wide cheapest claim.
See the full price comparisonNomad charges US$11.00 for the same 5GB, 30-day plan (its own price in US dollars, checked 9 November 2026 on nomadesim.com).
At the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026, US$1.00 = A$1.4505, so that is about A$15.96. Graba SIM charges A$14.49 in Australian dollars, with no conversion.
Approximate: your card provider’s exchange rate and fees may differ. Not a market-wide cheapest claim.
See the full price comparisonNomad charges US$11.00 for the same 5GB, 30-day plan (its own price in US dollars, checked 9 November 2026 on nomadesim.com).
At the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026, US$1.00 = C$1.4103, so that is about C$15.51. Graba SIM charges C$13.99 in Canadian dollars, with no conversion.
Approximate: your card provider’s exchange rate and fees may differ. Not a market-wide cheapest claim.
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South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Compare the price, then choose the features that fit your trip.
Comparison prices are in USD. No currency conversion.
Same data. Same duration. A lower price.
Graba SIM £7.49 vs Nomad ≈ £8.20 (US$11.00 as listed) for South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Checked . Converted at the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026; your card provider’s rate may differ.
| Provider | Data / validity | Plan price | Price difference | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graba SIMThis plan | 5GB / 30 days | £7.49 | Current Graba SIM price | View this plan |
| Nomad | 5GB 30 days | ≈ £8.20US$11.00 as listed | Save ≈ £0.71 with Graba SIM | View source |
| Airalo | 5GB 30 days | ≈ £9.32US$12.50 as listed | Save ≈ £1.83 with Graba SIM | View source |
Selected verified providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Matching data allowance, destination and validity; networks, speeds, routing, activation and top-up terms can differ. Public prices at the time checked, including promotions where identified. Rival prices converted at a dated ECB reference rate for guidance; the provider’s own price is shown beside each one. No voucher codes. Prices may change; verify with the provider before buying. Smaller, larger, daily and unlimited plans are excluded.
We compare Graba SIM’s current published price with the linked provider’s public price for 5GB in South Africa for 30 days, in the same currency. Savings are the competitor price minus the Graba SIM price; percentages are rounded down. Lower competitor prices are included when verified. This comparison expires automatically within seven days of verification, or is removed if our plan price changes.
Competitor names identify their own services. Graba SIM is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.
Same data. Same duration. A lower price.
Graba SIM US$10.49 vs Nomad US$11.00 for South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Checked .
| Provider | Data / validity | Plan price | Price difference | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graba SIMThis plan | 5GB / 30 days | US$10.49 | Current Graba SIM price | View this plan |
| Nomad | 5GB 30 days | US$11.00 | Save US$0.51 with Graba SIM | View source |
| Airalo | 5GB 30 days | US$12.50 | Save US$2.01 with Graba SIM | View source |
Selected verified providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Matching data allowance, destination and validity; networks, speeds, routing, activation and top-up terms can differ. Public prices at the time checked, including promotions where identified. No exchange-rate conversion. No voucher codes. Prices may change; verify with the provider before buying. Smaller, larger, daily and unlimited plans are excluded.
We compare Graba SIM’s current published price with the linked provider’s public price for 5GB in South Africa for 30 days, in the same currency. Savings are the competitor price minus the Graba SIM price; percentages are rounded down. Lower competitor prices are included when verified. This comparison expires automatically within seven days of verification, or is removed if our plan price changes.
Competitor names identify their own services. Graba SIM is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.
Same data. Same duration. A lower price.
Graba SIM €8.99 vs Nomad ≈ €9.83 (US$11.00 as listed) for South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Checked . Converted at the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026; your card provider’s rate may differ.
| Provider | Data / validity | Plan price | Price difference | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graba SIMThis plan | 5GB / 30 days | €8.99 | Current Graba SIM price | View this plan |
| Nomad | 5GB 30 days | ≈ €9.83US$11.00 as listed | Save ≈ €0.84 with Graba SIM | View source |
| Airalo | 5GB 30 days | ≈ €11.17US$12.50 as listed | Save ≈ €2.18 with Graba SIM | View source |
Selected verified providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Matching data allowance, destination and validity; networks, speeds, routing, activation and top-up terms can differ. Public prices at the time checked, including promotions where identified. Rival prices converted at a dated ECB reference rate for guidance; the provider’s own price is shown beside each one. No voucher codes. Prices may change; verify with the provider before buying. Smaller, larger, daily and unlimited plans are excluded.
We compare Graba SIM’s current published price with the linked provider’s public price for 5GB in South Africa for 30 days, in the same currency. Savings are the competitor price minus the Graba SIM price; percentages are rounded down. Lower competitor prices are included when verified. This comparison expires automatically within seven days of verification, or is removed if our plan price changes.
Competitor names identify their own services. Graba SIM is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.
Same data. Same duration. A lower price.
Graba SIM A$14.49 vs Nomad ≈ A$15.96 (US$11.00 as listed) for South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Checked . Converted at the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026; your card provider’s rate may differ.
| Provider | Data / validity | Plan price | Price difference | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graba SIMThis plan | 5GB / 30 days | A$14.49 | Current Graba SIM price | View this plan |
| Nomad | 5GB 30 days | ≈ A$15.96US$11.00 as listed | Save ≈ A$1.47 with Graba SIM | View source |
| Airalo | 5GB 30 days | ≈ A$18.13US$12.50 as listed | Save ≈ A$3.64 with Graba SIM | View source |
Selected verified providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Matching data allowance, destination and validity; networks, speeds, routing, activation and top-up terms can differ. Public prices at the time checked, including promotions where identified. Rival prices converted at a dated ECB reference rate for guidance; the provider’s own price is shown beside each one. No voucher codes. Prices may change; verify with the provider before buying. Smaller, larger, daily and unlimited plans are excluded.
We compare Graba SIM’s current published price with the linked provider’s public price for 5GB in South Africa for 30 days, in the same currency. Savings are the competitor price minus the Graba SIM price; percentages are rounded down. Lower competitor prices are included when verified. This comparison expires automatically within seven days of verification, or is removed if our plan price changes.
Competitor names identify their own services. Graba SIM is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.
Same data. Same duration. A lower price.
Graba SIM C$13.99 vs Nomad ≈ C$15.51 (US$11.00 as listed) for South Africa 5GB eSIM for 30 days. Checked . Converted at the European Central Bank reference rate on 9 November 2026; your card provider’s rate may differ.
| Provider | Data / validity | Plan price | Price difference | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graba SIMThis plan | 5GB / 30 days | C$13.99 | Current Graba SIM price | View this plan |
| Nomad | 5GB 30 days | ≈ C$15.51US$11.00 as listed | Save ≈ C$1.52 with Graba SIM | View source |
| Airalo | 5GB 30 days | ≈ C$17.63US$12.50 as listed | Save ≈ C$3.64 with Graba SIM | View source |
Selected verified providers, not a market-wide cheapest claim. Matching data allowance, destination and validity; networks, speeds, routing, activation and top-up terms can differ. Public prices at the time checked, including promotions where identified. Rival prices converted at a dated ECB reference rate for guidance; the provider’s own price is shown beside each one. No voucher codes. Prices may change; verify with the provider before buying. Smaller, larger, daily and unlimited plans are excluded.
We compare Graba SIM’s current published price with the linked provider’s public price for 5GB in South Africa for 30 days, in the same currency. Savings are the competitor price minus the Graba SIM price; percentages are rounded down. Lower competitor prices are included when verified. This comparison expires automatically within seven days of verification, or is removed if our plan price changes.
Competitor names identify their own services. Graba SIM is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.
Graba SIM Family
One order for 2 to 6 people. Choose a plan for each person, lighter data for the kids and more for whoever is navigating, and every eSIM arrives labelled with their name.
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TRAVELLING FROM THE UK
A week of mobile data abroad on your UK plan, next to this prepaid South Africa eSIM. UK network prices include calls and texts from your UK plan; Graba SIM plans are data only, so keep your UK SIM on for calls and texts.
Prices in pounds for every network and for Graba SIM, so they compare like for like.
£7 a day × 7, O2 Travel Bolt On. Includes unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. Pay Monthly plans without roaming included.
7-day pass, Three Go Roam Around the World Extra. Includes your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. Pay Monthly plans without roaming included.
Check what Vodafone charges in South Africa in its roaming charge checker. Its European roaming passes only cover Zone B.
EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for South Africa.
5GB for 30 days, data only. Lasts 30 days, longer than the week shown for the networks.
Published prices, checked 6 November 2026: O2 · Three · Vodafone · EE. Each price is for that destination’s own roaming zone. Some UK plans include roaming, so check yours before you travel. The Graba SIM price is the current plan price.
Full specification
South Africa eSIM – 5GB, 30 Days
5GB over 30 days averages 167MB a day, but it is a total, not a daily cap.
| Use | Per day | Whole plan (5GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Maps and directions | about 17 hours | 500 hours |
| Browsing and social media (no video) | about 1 hour | 33 hours |
| Video calls | about 25 minutes | 12 hours |
| Standard-definition video | about 15 minutes | 7 hours |
Rough guide: maps 10MB, browsing 150MB, video calls 400MB, standard video 700MB an hour.
This plan works in the following country
South AfricaSouth AfricaCompare
Price per GB in the currency you chose; for day passes it is per GB of full-speed data.
| Plan | Type | Price | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100MB · 7 days | Fixed data | $3.50 | $35.00 |
| 500MB · 7 days | Fixed data | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| 1GB · 7 days | Fixed data | $6.25 | $6.25 |
| 3GB · 15 days | Fixed data | $15.99 | $5.33 |
| 3GB · 30 days | Fixed data | $16.50 | $5.50 |
| 5GB · 30 daysThis plan | Fixed data | $10.49 | $2.10 |
| 10GB · 30 days | Fixed data | $18.99 | $1.90 |
| 20GB · 30 days | Fixed data | $97.50 | $4.88 |
| 500MB/day · 1 day | Daily pass | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| 1GB/day · 1 day | Daily pass | $6.99 | $6.99 |
GRABA PERKS · TRAVEL PARTNERS
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For messages, maps and some browsing every day, yes. Keep video and large uploads for Wi-Fi.
Add a top-up to the same eSIM or buy another South Africa plan to keep going.
The next size up, 10GB for 30 days, is $18.99: $1.90 per GB, less per GB than the 5GB plan.
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