City break in Zimbabwe
Four or five days of maps, metro rides and restaurant hunting. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi fill the gaps, so 3 GB is usually enough.
Nomad · 3 GB30 days€16.98Best eSIM for Zimbabwe in 2026
We compared 188 plans from 10 providers on price, data and how long they last. Here's what to buy for a trip to Zimbabwe.
In short
- From €9.99: Roamic's 1 GB for 7 days is the cheapest plan we list.
- €5.18 per GB is the best value, with Nomad's 5 GB for 30 days.
- Data only: no plan here includes a phone number. Use WhatsApp or similar apps for calls.
- Install before you fly. Set the eSIM up at home on Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land.
Prices checked 2 hours ago
- Cheapest 5 GB plan
- €25.92
- Typical price per GB
- €9.35
- Mobile networks
- 2
- Providers compared
- 10
Our picks for Zimbabwe
Ranked from today's prices. They change when providers change theirs.
Most data for your money(Best value)
5 GB for 30 days
Light use: maps and messages only.
- Econet
- 4G
- Hotspot
€25.92€5.18 / GB · best rate
Provider: NomadOur rating: 3.9 out of 5
View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 5 GB 30 daysJust getting connected(Cheapest)
1 GB for 7 days
Light use: maps and messages only.
- Hotspot
€9.99Lowest total price
Provider: RoamicOur rating: 3.9 out of 5
View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 1 GB 7 daysHeavy use, unlimited data(Unlimited)
3 GB a day for 1 day
Slows down after 3 GB a day.
- Hotspot
€30.99€30.99 a day
Provider: RoamicOur rating: 3.9 out of 5
View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 1 day
What eSIM data costs in Zimbabwe
Data gets cheaper as plans get bigger: a typical 1 GB plan in Zimbabwe costs €11.68 per GB, a 20 GB plan €8.65. If you're unsure, size up rather than top up later.
Unlimited plans start at €30.99. They only pay off if you share a hotspot with a laptop or stream every day.
Which eSIM for which trip
Three common ways people travel in Zimbabwe, and the plan that suits each.
A week at the beach
Hotel Wi-Fi covers most of the day. You need data for the beach, day trips and transfers: 5 GB covers a week for most people.
Nomad · 5 GB30 days€25.92Two weeks on the road
Navigation, bookings on the go and photos sent home every day. Go for 10 GB or more, and check the plan lasts the whole trip.
Roamic · 10 GB30 days€89.99Compare all plans
58 plans, prices in euros.
| Provider | Our rating | Data | Days | Network | Hotspot | Per GB | Price | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NomadZimbabwe 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · Econet | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Econet | Yes | €5.18 / GB | €25.92 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 5 GB 30 days |
| NomadZimbabwe 3 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days · Econet | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Econet | Yes | €5.66 / GB | €16.98 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 3 GB 30 days |
| Airalo5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €7.86 / GB | €39.31 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| Airalo5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €8.04 / GB | €40.20 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| Airalo5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €8.22 / GB | €41.10 | View deal: Airalo 5 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| NomadZimbabwe 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · NetOne | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | NetOne | Yes | €8.08 / GB | €40.42 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 5 GB 30 days |
| Airalo3 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 3 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 3 | Not stated | Yes | €8.34 / GB | €25.02 | View deal: Airalo 3 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 3 days |
| RoamtellZimbabwe 3 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €7.42 / GB | €22.25 | View deal: Roamtell Zimbabwe 3 GB - 30 days |
| Airalo3 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €8.79 / GB | €26.36 | View deal: Airalo 3 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €8.65 / GB | €172.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 20 GB 30 days |
| NomadZimbabwe 3 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days · NetOne | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | NetOne | Yes | €8.68 / GB | €26.05 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 3 GB 30 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €9.00 / GB | €89.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 10 GB 30 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe 3 GB 15 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €9.33 / GB | €27.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 3 GB 15 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe 5 GB 21 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 21 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 21 | Not stated | Yes | €9.60 / GB | €47.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 5 GB 21 days |
| eSIMzioZimbabwe 2 GB — 15 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €8.36 / GB | €16.72 | View deal: eSIMzio Zimbabwe 2 GB — 15 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe 1 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €9.99 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe 1 GB 7 days |
| Airalo1 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 3 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 1 GB · 3 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 1 GB | 3 | Not stated | Yes | €10.27 / GB | €10.27 | View deal: Airalo 1 GB Zimbabwe travel eSIM valid for 3 days |
| eSIMzioZimbabwe 3 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €9.36 / GB | €28.07 | View deal: eSIMzio Zimbabwe 3 GB — 30 days |
| NomadZimbabwe 1 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days · Econet | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Econet | Yes | €11.62 / GB | €11.62 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 1 GB 7 days |
| PRIeSIMZimbabwe 3 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €10.16 / GB | €30.48 | View deal: PRIeSIM Zimbabwe 3 GB · 30 days |
| NomadZimbabwe 1 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days · NetOne | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | NetOne | Yes | €11.68 / GB | €11.68 | View deal: Nomad Zimbabwe 1 GB 7 days |
| TripoSIMZimbabwe — 3 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €11.06 / GB | €33.18 | View deal: TripoSIM Zimbabwe — 3 GB / 30 days |
| PRIeSIMZimbabwe 2 GB · 15 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €11.38 / GB | €22.76 | View deal: PRIeSIM Zimbabwe 2 GB · 15 days |
| TripoSIMZimbabwe — 2 GB / 15 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €12.56 / GB | €25.11 | View deal: TripoSIM Zimbabwe — 2 GB / 15 days |
| eSIMzioZimbabwe 1 GB — 7 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €13.14 / GB | €13.14 | View deal: eSIMzio Zimbabwe 1 GB — 7 days |
| PRIeSIMZimbabwe 1 GB · 7 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €16.99 / GB | €16.99 | View deal: PRIeSIM Zimbabwe 1 GB · 7 days |
| TripoSIMZimbabwe — 1 GB / 7 daysNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €19.28 / GB | €19.28 | View deal: TripoSIM Zimbabwe — 1 GB / 7 days |
| YesimZimbabwe 1 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 1 GB · 30 days · Econet | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 1 GB | 30 | Econet | Yes | €116.90 / GB | €116.90 | View deal: Yesim Zimbabwe 1 GB 30 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 1 dayOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 1 day | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 1 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €30.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 1 day |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 2 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 2 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 2 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €52.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 2 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 3 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 3 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 3 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €75.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 3 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 4 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 4 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 4 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €92.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 4 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 5 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 5 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 5 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €115.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 5 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 6 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 6 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 6 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €140.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 6 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 7 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 7 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 7 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €165.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 7 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 8 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 8 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 8 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €174.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 8 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 9 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 9 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 9 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €198.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 9 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 10 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 10 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 10 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €225.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 10 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 11 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 11 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 11 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €242.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 11 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 12 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 12 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 12 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €273.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 12 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 13 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 13 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 13 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €300.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 13 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 15 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 15 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 15 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €337.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 15 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 14 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 14 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 14 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €342.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 14 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 16 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 16 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 16 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €391.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 16 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 17 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 17 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 17 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €418.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 17 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 18 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 18 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 18 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €476.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 18 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 19 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 19 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 19 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €505.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 19 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 21 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 21 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 21 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €548.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 21 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 22 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 22 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 22 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €551.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 22 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 20 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 20 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 20 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €556.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 20 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 23 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 23 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 23 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €594.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 23 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 24 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 24 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 24 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €609.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 24 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 27 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 27 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 27 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €689.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 27 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 25 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 25 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 25 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €725.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 25 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 26 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 26 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 26 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €726.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 26 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 28 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 28 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 28 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €727.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 28 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 29 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 29 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 29 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €766.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 29 days |
| RoamicZimbabwe Unlimited 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB a day · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB a day | 30 | Not stated | Yes | No cap | €802.99 | View deal: Roamic Zimbabwe Unlimited 30 days |
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
What 10 days of data costs you three different ways.
- Best for most
Travel eSIM
€89.99for 10 GB
- Set up at home in 5 minutes
- Keep your own number for WhatsApp
- No passport registration
- Long stays
Local tourist SIM
- Needs your passport at a shop
- Local number for calls
- Queues on arrival
- Most expensive
Your home roaming
- Zimbabwe isn't in EU free roaming
- Zero setup
- Easy to overspend
Before you fly to Zimbabwe
Do these at home. Most eSIM problems in Zimbabwe come from skipping step one.
- Install at homeScan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave, so you are online the moment you land.
- Check your phone is unlockedA phone locked to your carrier won't accept another eSIM.
- Turn on roaming for the eSIM onlyLeave your home line on for calls and texts, with its data off.
- Save the network tipIf evenings get slow, pick another network by hand in your phone settings.
Questions people ask
What travellers ask about eSIMs in Zimbabwe.
How do I install an eSIM for Zimbabwe?
After you buy a plan, the provider sends you a QR code by email or in their app. On an iPhone, open Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM. On Android, open Settings, then Network and internet, then SIMs. Scan the code while you are still at home on Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM on for mobile data when you land.
Will an eSIM work in Zimbabwe?
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. The plans we list for Zimbabwe connect to local networks there. Coverage in cities is usually good; if you are heading somewhere remote, check which network the plan uses before you buy.
Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?
Most travel eSIMs let you share data with a laptop or a friend's phone through a hotspot. A few providers block or limit it, so read the plan details if you need it. Anything you use over the hotspot comes out of the same data allowance.
Will I get a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs are data only: you get mobile internet but no local number. You can still call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps. If you need a number, tick Phone number in the plan filters to see the plans that include one. Your home SIM can stay on for texts such as bank codes.
How we compare eSIMs
Prices come straight from each provider's own feed, converted to euros. The table sorts plans by price per GB unless you pick another order, and our picks come from those same prices. Providers can't pay to rank higher.
- providers compared here
- 10
€25.92· Nomad
Best value, 5 GB