Trip intelligence / live plan data
Tell us where, how long and how connected you want to be. The calculator estimates your data, checks every eligible plan and shows the strongest value before you buy.
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01 — 03Estimated trip data
10.5GB
A planning estimate, not a usage cap.
Calculated recommendation
Best value that covers the trip
Japan
50 GB · 30 days
Covers the full trip and estimated data need.
7 days · 10.5 GB · 50 GB
Estimated saving
$36.99vs the priciest way to cover the same trip
Lowest checkout
Nomad
20 GB
Enough for the trip at the lowest total price
Other viable routes
Estimate trip demand
Require enough data and validity
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How the answer is built
Japan
The recommendation is the shortcut. The complete destination table stays available for manual comparison.
| Provider | Data | Validity | Network | Hotspot | Price | Get plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GigSkyRank 01 | 1 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $2.99$2.99/GB | |
 SailyRank 02 | 1 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $3.99$3.99/GB | |
 AiraloRank 03 | 1 GB | 3 days | 5G | Included | $4.00$4.00/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 04 | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G | Included | $4.00$4.00/GB | |
 YesimRank 05 | Unlimited | 1 day | 5G | Included | $4.20 | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
GigSkyRank 06 | 3 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $7.49$2.50/GB | |
AiraloRank 07 | 3 GB | 3 days | 5G | Included | $7.50$2.50/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 08 | 3 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $8.00$2.67/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 09 | 5 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $10.00$2.00/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 10 | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $10.00$2.00/GB | |
GigSkyRank 11 | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $10.29$2.06/GB | |
AiraloRank 12 | 5 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $10.50$2.10/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
YesimRank 13 | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $10.56$2.11/GB | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 14 | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $10.99$2.20/GB | |
AiraloRank 15 | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $11.00$2.20/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 16 | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $11.00 | |
AiraloRank 17 | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $11.50 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
YesimRank 18 | Unlimited | 3 days | 5G | Included | $12.60 | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 19 | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $16.00$1.60/GB | |
GigSkyRank 20 | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $16.79$1.68/GB | |
AiraloRank 21 | 10 GB | 7 days | 5G | Included | $17.00$1.70/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 22 | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Included | $17.00 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 23 | 10 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $17.50$1.75/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 24 | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $17.99$1.80/GB | |
AiraloRank 25 | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $18.00$1.80/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 26 | Unlimited | 5 days | 5G | Included | $18.99 | |
YesimRank 27 | 10 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $19.20$1.92/GB | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 28 | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $23.00$1.15/GB | |
AiraloRank 29 | 20 GB | 15 days | 5G | Included | $24.00$1.20/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 30 | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $24.99$1.25/GB | |
AiraloRank 31 | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $25.00$1.25/GB | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 32 | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $25.00 | |
AiraloRank 33 | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $26.50 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 34 | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $28.99 | |
YesimRank 35 | Unlimited | 7 days | 5G | Included | $29.40 | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
YesimRank 36 | 20 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $29.76$1.49/GB | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 37 | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Included | $34.50 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 38 | Unlimited | 10 days | 5G | Included | $34.99 | |
NomadRank 39 | 50 GB | 30 days | 4G | Included | $35.00$0.70/GB | |
YesimRank 40 | 30 GB | 30 days | 5G | Included | $39.60$1.32/GB | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
NomadRank 41 | Unlimited | 14 days | 5G | Included | $41.00 | |
YesimRank 42 | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $43.20 | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 43 | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $48.00 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 44 | Unlimited | 15 days | 5G | Included | $48.99 | |
NomadRank 45 | Unlimited | 21 days | 5G | Included | $49.00 | |
SailyRank 46 | Unlimited | 20 days | 5G | Included | $59.99 | |
SailyRank 47 | Unlimited | 25 days | 5G | Included | $65.99 | |
YesimRank 48 | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $66.00 | €3.00 off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: TRAVELPAYOUTS2024TermsPaste the code at Yesim's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
AiraloRank 49 | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $69.00 | 15% off · Coupon availableNew customers only — first purchase. Code: NEWTOAIRALO15TermsPaste the code at Airalo's checkout. Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Expires Jan 1, 2027 Maximum discount: $100.00. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Coupon rules are set by the provider and may not apply to every plan. Codes are set by the provider and can be withdrawn at any time. Confirm the discount at checkout before paying. |
SailyRank 50 | Unlimited | 30 days | 5G | Included | $71.99 |
Data usage by activity
Most people overbuy because they assume maps and messaging are expensive. They aren't — video is. Use this to sanity-check the estimate above.
Cost column uses the live median rate across our index — $2.60/GB. It moves as provider prices move.
| Activity | Per hour | 1 GB lasts | Cost / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messaging & emailWhatsApp, iMessage, mail — text only | 10 MB | ~102 h | $0.03 |
| Maps & navigationTurn-by-turn routing; browsing venue photos costs far more | 20 MB | ~51 h | $0.05 |
| Voice calls over dataWhatsApp / FaceTime Audio | 30 MB | ~34 h | $0.08 |
| Web browsingSearch, tickets, restaurant pages | 60 MB | ~17 h | $0.15 |
| Music streamingSpotify at standard quality | 75 MB | ~14 h | $0.19 |
| Social feedsInstagram, X, Facebook — mostly autoplay video | 150 MB | ~6.8 h | $0.38 |
| Short video (Reels / TikTok)The quietest way to burn a plan | 500 MB | ~2.0 h | $1.27 |
| Video SD (480p)Netflix / YouTube on low setting | 700 MB | ~1.5 h | $1.78 |
| Video callsZoom, Meet, FaceTime video | 800 MB | ~1.3 h | $2.03 |
| Hotspot — light workLaptop on mail, docs, browsing | 1 GB | ~1.0 h | $2.54 |
| Video HD / 4KFull-quality streaming; avoid on metered plans | 2.5 GB | ~25 min | $6.35 |
Per-hour figures are typical estimates compiled from public sources, not our own measurements — real usage shifts with video quality, app settings, network and background sync. Plan prices, by contrast, come from each provider's own feed and are refreshed daily.
Cite this table
As of 2026-11-06, our index puts the median travel eSIM data price at $2.60 per GB. At that rate an hour of HD video costs about $6.35 in data — roughly 125× what an hour of turn-by-turn navigation uses. Video, not maps, is what drains a travel data plan. The per-hour usage figures are typical industry estimates; the prices are not.
Cost column computed from Price reports — the same index behind our price report, as of 2026-11-06.
Quick answers
The short answer: less than you think, unless you stream video.
