Zambia eSIM prices: Airalo vs Holafly (30 October 2026)
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Travellers heading to Zambia have two simple ways to get online without a local SIM: one of 9 Airalo plans from $7.50, or open-data Holafly plans from $6.90. We checked both pages on 30 October 2026.
The lowest price per GB on Airalo for Zambia was the 10 GB for 7 days plan at $37, about $3.70 per GB. Networks named on the Airalo page: Airtel (4G).
Before you buy
A common mistake on trips to Zambia is buying more data than needed. Start with 3 GB for 7 days ($16.50) for a week and top up in the app later, or pick Holafly 7 days at $41.50 if you use a lot. Your phone must support eSIM.
See Airalo plans for Zambia 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 | Airtel (4G) | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Airalo | Lowest price per GB | $3.70 (10 GB for 7 days) | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
Which plan fits your trip length?
| Trip length | Cheapest Airalo plan covering it | Airalo unlimited | Holafly unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days in Zambia | 1 GB for 3 days: $7.50 | — | 3 days: $19.90 |
| 7 days in Zambia | 3 GB for 7 days: $16.50 | — | 7 days: $41.50 |
| 15 days in Zambia | 5 GB for 15 days: $22.50 | — | 15 days: $68.50 |
| 30 days in Zambia | 5 GB for 30 days: $23 | — | 30 days: $115.90 |
What people ask
- How much is an eSIM for Zambia?
- Zambia: The cheapest option is 1 GB for 3 days at $7.50 from Airalo, its priciest plan is $38, and Holafly starts at $6.90.
- Which network does the Airalo eSIM use in Zambia?
- Zambia: The Airalo page lists: Airtel (4G).
- Is there an unlimited eSIM for Zambia?
- Zambia: Yes: Holafly lists unlimited plans from 1 to 30 days; we found no unlimited Airalo plan for this country.
- Which is cheaper per GB in Zambia?
- Zambia: Airalo is better value if you know your usage: $3.70 per GB on 10 GB for 7 days. Holafly does not sell by the GB, so it suits heavy users who do not want to count.
Prices in a chart
Prices checked on
| Item | Price | Checked on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafue Mobile · 1 GB for 3 days · Zambia | 7.50 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 3 GB for 3 days · Zambia | 16 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 3 GB for 7 days · Zambia | 16.50 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 5 GB for 7 days · Zambia | 22 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 10 GB for 7 days · Zambia | 37 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 5 GB for 15 days · Zambia | 22.50 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 10 GB for 15 days · Zambia | 37.50 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 5 GB for 30 days · Zambia | 23 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
| Kafue Mobile · 10 GB for 30 days · Zambia | 38 USD | 2026-10-30 | www.airalo.com/zambia-esim |
Holafly unlimited data in Zambia
| Days | USD | SAR | AED | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day in Zambia | 6.90 | 29 | 29 | holafly.com |
| 7 days in Zambia | 41.50 | 159 | 154 | holafly.com |
| 15 days in Zambia | 68.50 | 264 | 254 | holafly.com |
| 30 days in Zambia | 115.90 | 454 | 444 | holafly.com |
The daily cost falls with longer plans: $6.90 for one day versus about $3.86 per day on the 30-day plan.
Prices are from the public Airalo and Holafly pages on 30 October 2026 and may change; the correct price is the one shown at checkout.