How much does a SIM card cost in Egypt, and is eSIM cheaper than a physical SIM?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
A physical SIM from a hotel or shop costs around $10-17 for 40-50GB, but data runs out fast. An eSIM (e.g. via the tonmobile service on Telegram) is cheaper and activates in about 5 minutes right after landing.
What the community said
One traveler switched to eSIM using the tonmobile service on Telegram — activation took about 5 minutes and internet worked immediately after landing in Egypt. According to them, this works out cheaper than paying $17 for a physical SIM.
21 days ago tonmobile eSIM, ~5 min setup
At a hotel in Hurghada, travelers bought a regular SIM for $10 with a 40GB package. After 10 days only 8GB was left — meaning data gets used up fast, and in practice this option can end up pricier per GB than an eSIM.
21 days ago Hurghada hotel SIM, $10/40GB
Another traveler asked others where and for how much they got a SIM with a 50+GB package — based on the discussion, such plans are commonly available from local vendors and phone shops, though the price varies a lot depending on where you buy it.
22 days ago 50+GB data plan