Philippines eSIM prices from Monsoon Travellers start at $0.85 for a 100 MB starter and reach $18.05 for a 20 GB monthly plan as of October 2026, a data-only option that costs a fraction of post-paid roaming.
Last updated: October 2026
Philippines eSIM Price: Quick Facts
- Price range (Monsoon Travellers, US pricing, October 2026): from approximately $0.85 for 100 MB / 7 days to approximately $18.05 for 20 GB / 30 days.
- Data allowances we sell: 100 MB, 500 MB, 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB tiers, plus daily-refill plans from 500 MB to 10 GB per day.
- Validity windows: 7-day, 15-day, 30-day fixed plans, plus daily plans that refill every 24 hours.
- Activation: instant QR-code delivery by email, typically minutes after checkout.
- Great for: tourists on 1 to 4 week trips who want data on arrival without visiting a kiosk.
How much does a Philippines eSIM actually cost tourists in 2026?
A tourist landing in Manila or Cebu pays about $1.92 for a 1 GB week from Monsoon Travellers, $5.34 for a 5 GB month, and $9.38 for a 10 GB month. Those are the numbers a US-based buyer sees at checkout. A typical US post-paid day-pass runs $10 to $12 per day at time of writing, so a whole month of 10 GB Philippines data costs less than a single day of roaming. That gap matters in the Philippines, where public Wi-Fi at hotels and cafes ranges from decent to unusable.
Skip the research loop. Monsoon Travellers sells Philippines eSIM plans with instant QR activation and USD-displayed pricing for US buyers.
Browse Philippines eSIM PlansPalawan plus Cebu plus Manila is often a two to three week loop, and daily-roaming fees stack up over that window. A 30-day 10 GB plan covers most of that itinerary if you keep streaming to hotel Wi-Fi and use mobile data for maps, ride-hailing, WhatsApp and photo uploads.
Price per GB across the tiers
Unit cost falls as the volume tier goes up. The 20 GB and 10 GB / 30 days plans have the lowest per-GB cost among our fixed Philippines plans. Small starter plans (100 MB, 500 MB, 1 GB) carry a higher effective per-GB cost, so if your trip is longer than a week, moving up a tier usually pays off.
Philippines eSIM prices from Monsoon Travellers: full table
Here is the live Philippines lineup, priced in USD for a US-market buyer as of October 2026. These figures come straight from our live catalogue rather than a computed conversion. Exchange rates move month to month, so treat the numbers as directional if you are reading later.
| Plan | Data | Validity | USD price | Great for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines eSIM 100 MB / 7 Days | 100 MB | 7 days | approximately $0.85 | Airport arrival buffer |
| Philippines eSIM 500 MB / 7 Days | 500 MB | 7 days | approximately $1.79 | Short weekend trips |
| Philippines eSIM 1 GB / 7 Days | 1 GB | 7 days | approximately $1.92 | Light users, one week |
| Philippines eSIM 3 GB / 15 Days | 3 GB | 15 days | approximately $3.38 | Two-week island loops |
| Philippines eSIM 3 GB / 30 Days | 3 GB | 30 days | approximately $3.57 | Longer, low-data trips |
| Philippines eSIM 5 GB / 30 Days | 5 GB | 30 days | approximately $5.34 | Standard 3 to 4 week trip |
| Philippines eSIM 10 GB / 30 Days | 10 GB | 30 days | approximately $9.38 | Heavy maps and messaging |
| Philippines eSIM 20 GB / 30 Days | 20 GB | 30 days | approximately $18.05 | Streaming and remote work |
| Philippines eSIM 1 GB per Day | 1 GB / day | daily refill | approximately $1.45 per day | Bursty usage patterns |
| Philippines eSIM 3 GB per Day | 3 GB / day | daily refill | approximately $3.99 per day | Video calls and hotspot |
The daily-refill plans (500 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 10 GB per day) suit unpredictable usage, but they are billed per day, so compare the total for your trip length against the fixed plans before buying. The 100 MB and 500 MB tiers are low-budget starters for travellers who just need maps and a ride-hail app for the first few hours after landing.
Philippines eSIM cost versus Airalo, Holafly and roaming
Named competitor pricing changes often, so treat the rows below as a snapshot from each provider's public page, not a live quote. We focus exclusively on Asia connectivity, and the point here is to show a tourist what a fair Philippines comparison looks like. Both Airalo and Holafly are established Asia sellers with Philippines catalogues that overlap with ours.
Competitor and roaming prices as of August 2026, checked against each provider's public page; Monsoon Travellers price (October 2026) from our live catalogue. Data-only plans, no calls or texts.
| Provider | 5 GB / 30 days | Effective per GB | Great for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Travellers | approximately $5.34 | n/a (flat plan price) | Single-country Philippines trips |
| Airalo (Bulalo 5 GB / 30 days, at time of writing) | around $10 to $11 | around $2 to $2.20 | Frequent Asia travellers with an existing Airalo balance |
| Holafly Philippines (unlimited-day plans) | n/a; billed per day around $5 to $7 | n/a (day-billed) | Heavy streaming on short trips |
| US carrier daily roaming (typical) | n/a; billed per day around $10 to $12 | n/a | Travellers who never touch settings |
Two honest caveats on that comparison. Airalo charges per GB rather than per day, so it competes with us head to head on unit cost. Holafly bills per calendar day with an unlimited allowance, which suits short heavy-streaming trips and is less efficient on long low-usage ones. For a two week loop through Palawan, Bohol and Cebu using mostly maps and messaging, a fixed-volume plan is usually the more economical model.
Which Philippines eSIM plan should you actually buy?
For a standard two week Philippines itinerary, buy the 5 GB / 30 days plan and treat 10 GB as the upgrade only if you plan to hotspot a laptop or upload photos daily, because hotel Wi-Fi absorbs most heavy use and 5 GB leaves headroom for maps and messaging. The day you get lost in Bohol and reload Google Maps thirty times is exactly what that headroom is for.
Match Your Philippines Plan to Your Trip
Not sure whether you need 3 GB, 5 GB or 10 GB? Browse the live Philippines lineup and pick from the tiers we actually stock, priced in USD.
See Philippines eSIM PlansUnder one week: 1 GB / 7 days
Short trips like a Boracay weekend rarely burn a full gigabyte. Buy the 1 GB / 7 days plan at approximately $1.92 (October 2026) and rely on hotel Wi-Fi for anything heavy. If you run out on day six, top up rather than over-buying on day one.
One to two weeks: 3 GB / 15 days or 5 GB / 30 days
This is the sweet spot for most tourists. If you are disciplined about restaurant and hotel Wi-Fi, 3 GB over 15 days covers a fortnight of maps, WhatsApp and light social. If you will be scrolling on beach afternoons and video-calling home, step up to 5 GB. The gap between the two is small: $3.38 versus $5.34.
Three to four weeks or hotspot-heavy: 10 GB / 30 days
Digital nomads and photographers uploading RAW files should skip straight to the 10 GB plan at approximately $9.38 (October 2026). Anything less and you will be triaging when to enable data every morning, which is the opposite of what an eSIM is meant to solve.
Streaming or remote work: 20 GB / 30 days
Reserve the 20 GB tier for full remote-work stints or laptop tethering as a primary connection. At approximately $18.05 (October 2026), it costs less than two days of typical US carrier day-pass charges.
What drives Philippines eSIM prices up or down?
Three factors matter: the volume tier you pick, the validity window, and whether the plan is data-only or bundled. Our plans are all data-only. Voice and SMS bundles add cost that most tourists do not use because they message over WhatsApp, Messenger, iMessage and Viber.
Validity window is the second lever: our 3 GB plan on a 15-day validity is priced below the same 3 GB on a 30-day validity. Pick the validity that covers your trip and stop optimising. An eSIM's validity typically starts on first data connection in-country, not at purchase, so buying ahead is generally fine, though you should check each provider's activation rules.
Tier is the third lever, and it is where most travellers overpay. Buying three 1 GB plans back to back costs more than a single 3 GB / 15 days plan with better runway, so consolidate up a tier if your trip is longer than a week.
Coverage, speed and what you get for the price
Philippines eSIM plans from Monsoon Travellers connect to local networks, with 4G data typically available in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Palawan's main towns. Coverage may vary: remote islands and mountain barangays can drop to slower or spotty service, the same limitation any local SIM has. As an Asia eSIM specialist, we recommend installing by scanning the QR code on your compatible phone before you fly, or on airport Wi-Fi when you land.
What the price does not include
Every Philippines eSIM sold by Monsoon Travellers is data-only. There is no local Philippine phone number, no incoming call handling and no SMS receive; if you need those, keep your home line active on a second SIM slot or make calls over VoIP. If tethering a laptop is your primary use case, size up one tier from what you would pick for phone-only.
Where to plan the rest of the Philippines trip
Once the connectivity is settled, the harder question is the itinerary itself: how many nights in Palawan, how to sequence Cebu and Bohol, whether to add Siargao or save it for a return trip. Our free AI travel planner, Meili, generates an editable day-by-day suggestion from your dates and travel style. It does not book anything or check live availability; treat it as a first draft that you refine, not a finished itinerary.
Pro Tip: If you are hopping between provinces, install the eSIM before you leave the airport with strong Wi-Fi. Provincial ferry terminals and small-airport Wi-Fi are unreliable, and troubleshooting activation with weak signal is much harder than doing it before you board.
Frequently Asked Questions about Philippines eSIM Prices
How much does a Philippines eSIM cost from Monsoon Travellers in 2026?
Approximately $0.85 for the entry-level 100 MB / 7 days plan up to approximately $18.05 for 20 GB / 30 days, as of October 2026. The 5 GB / 30 days plan, which suits most tourists, is approximately $5.34. Prices are shown in USD for US-market buyers and can drift with exchange rates.
Is a Philippines eSIM cheaper than daily roaming from a US carrier?
Yes, in almost every case for a trip longer than two days. Typical US carrier day-passes run around $10 to $12 per day, so a fortnight of roaming lands well past $100. A 5 GB / 30 days Monsoon Travellers plan at approximately $5.34 covers most fortnights for a fraction of that.
How does Monsoon Travellers compare with Airalo and Holafly for Philippines data?
Competitively priced against both, at time of writing. Airalo's 5 GB / 30 days Bulalo plan sat around $10 to $11 when we checked in August 2026, and Holafly's Philippines line is billed per day (around $5 to $7) with an unlimited allowance. If you want unit-cost data for a standard trip, the volume plans win; if you want day-billed unlimited for short heavy-streaming trips, Holafly's model is a genuine fit.
Can I top up if I run out of data mid-trip?
Yes, an active Philippines eSIM can usually be topped up without reinstalling, as long as its validity has not expired. It is still usually cheaper to size the initial plan correctly than to top up twice.
Can I use a Philippines eSIM in other Asian countries?
No, a single-country Philippines eSIM works only inside the Philippines. If your trip covers Vietnam, Thailand or Indonesia as well, either buy a separate eSIM per country or look at a regional plan in our Asia eSIM collection.
Planning Your Philippines Trip?
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