China eSIM prices: Airalo vs Holafly (24 October 2026)
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Before travelling to China we compared eSIM prices from two providers: Airalo (18 plans, cheapest $4) and Holafly (unlimited data from $3.90 per day), as shown on both sites on 24 October 2026.
The lowest price per GB on Airalo for China was the 50 GB for 30 days plan at $49, about $0.98 per GB. Networks named on the Airalo page: China Unicom (5G).
By number of travel days
| Trip length | Cheapest Airalo plan covering it | Airalo unlimited | Holafly unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days in China | 1 GB for 3 days: $4 | Unlimited for 3 days: $11.50 | 3 days: $11.90 |
| 7 days in China | 3 GB for 7 days: $10.50 | Unlimited for 7 days: $27 | 7 days: $27.50 |
| 15 days in China | 5 GB for 15 days: $15 | Unlimited for 15 days: $49 | 15 days: $51.50 |
| 30 days in China | 5 GB for 30 days: $15.50 | Unlimited for 30 days: $69 | 30 days: $76.50 |
Holafly unlimited data in China
| Days | USD | SAR | AED | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day in China | 3.90 | 17 | 17 | holafly.com |
| 7 days in China | 27.50 | 109 | 104 | holafly.com |
| 15 days in China | 51.50 | 197 | 194 | holafly.com |
| 30 days in China | 76.50 | 294 | 284 | holafly.com |
The longer your trip to China, the less you pay per day: from $3.90 for one day to roughly $2.55 when you buy 30 days. For comparison, a week of unlimited data costs $27.50 with Holafly versus $27 with Airalo (Unlimited for 7 days).
Price table
| Item | Price | Checked on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinacom · 1 GB for 3 days · China | 4 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 3 GB for 3 days · China | 9.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 3 GB for 7 days · China | 10.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 5 GB for 7 days · China | 14.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 10 GB for 7 days · China | 24.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 5 GB for 15 days · China | 15 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 10 GB for 15 days · China | 25.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 20 GB for 15 days · China | 39 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 5 GB for 30 days · China | 15.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 10 GB for 30 days · China | 26.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 20 GB for 30 days · China | 40 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · 50 GB for 30 days · China | 49 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 3 days · China | 11.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 5 days · China | 19 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 7 days · China | 27 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 10 days · China | 35 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 15 days · China | 49 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Chinacom · Unlimited for 30 days · China | 69 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
See Airalo plans for China Holafly official site
Setup: on iPhone and on Android. To compare price per GB use the eSIM price-per-GB calculator.
Specs
| Item | Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Network | China Unicom (5G) | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
| Airalo | Lowest price per GB | $0.98 (50 GB for 30 days) | www.airalo.com/china-esim |
Before you ask
- How much is an eSIM for China?
- China: The cheapest option is 1 GB for 3 days at $4 from Airalo, its priciest plan is $69, and Holafly starts at $3.90.
- Which network does the Airalo eSIM use in China?
- China: The Airalo page lists: China Unicom (5G).
- Is there an unlimited eSIM for China?
- China: Yes: Holafly lists unlimited plans from 1 to 30 days, and Airalo has 6 unlimited plans from $11.50.
- Which is cheaper per GB in China?
- China: Airalo's lowest is $0.98/GB on the 50 GB for 30 days plan. Holafly plans are unlimited, so there is no per-GB price; they only pay off with heavy use.
Prices in a chart
Before you buy
Buy and install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land in China. A normal week fits 3 GB for 7 days at $10.50; remote workers and video streamers should weigh it against Holafly 7 days at $27.50.
Prices are from the public Airalo and Holafly pages on 24 October 2026 and may change; the correct price is the one shown at checkout.