How much does mobile service cost in Egypt: local SIM card vs roaming for data and calls?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Recent travelers report that a local Egypt SIM costs about $8 for roughly 20 GB plus 150–200 minutes for Egyptian numbers. If you need calls to Russia, some consider Megafon roaming instead: around 5,000 RUB for 21 days with 20 GB and 120 minutes, with cheaper options from 1,500 to 2,200 RUB.
What the community said
For a 21-day trip, travelers mentioned Megafon roaming at about 5,000 RUB, including around 20 GB of data and 120 minutes. This option is considered worthwhile if you need calls to Russia, not just mobile internet.
17 days ago Megafon — 5,000 RUB / 21 days / 20 GB / 120 minutes
For a shorter trip, a cheaper roaming package of about 2,200 RUB was mentioned. It was suggested as an option for travelers who want to keep mobile costs lower.
17 days ago 2,200 RUB
A lighter 21-day roaming package for about 1,500 RUB was also mentioned. It may suit travelers who only need basic connectivity at a lower cost.
17 days ago 1,500 RUB / 21 days
One recent report says a local Egyptian SIM card cost about $8 and included roughly 20 GB of data. That amount was enough for the traveler’s whole trip.
17 days ago $8 / about 20 GB
The same local SIM package reportedly included about 150–200 free minutes for Egyptian numbers. Those minutes were useful for calling friends with local SIMs and lasted almost until the final day.
17 days ago 150–200 minutes for Egyptian numbers