Cheapest eSIM for Ivory Coast
54 plans from 8 providers, watched and re-ranked by the real price per gigabyte.
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GigSky | 50 GB | 180 Days | $169.99 | $3.40 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | Saily | 20 GB | 30 Days | $69.49 | $3.47 | Best value | Get |
| 3 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 30 Days | $90.25 | $4.51 | Good | Get |
| 4 | GigSky | 20 GB | 90 Days | $99.99 | $5.00 | Good | Get |
| 5 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 90 Days | $100.00 | $5.00 | Good | Get |
| 6 | eSIM Hero | 10 GB | 30 Days | $51.50 | $5.15 | Good | Get |
| 7 | eSIM Hero | 5 GB | 30 Days | $27.50 | $5.50 | Okay | Get |
| 8 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 30 Days | $113.70 | $5.69 | Okay | Get |
| 9 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 30 Days | $17.75 | $5.92 | Okay | Get |
| 10 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 30 Days | $60.82 | $6.08 | Okay | Get |
| 11 | GigSky | 3 GB | 15 Days | $18.99 | $6.33 | Okay | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $6.34 | $6.34 | Okay | Get |
| 13 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $19.03 | $6.34 | Okay | Get |
| 14 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $12.70 | $6.35 | Okay | Get |
| 15 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
5 GB | 30 Days | $31.90 | $6.38 | Okay | Get |
| 16 | GigSky | 10 GB | 60 Days | $64.99 | $6.50 | Okay | Get |
| 17 | GigSky | 5 GB | 30 Days | $32.99 | $6.60 | Okay | Get |
| 18 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 15 Days | $20.79 | $6.93 | Fair | Get |
| 19 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 30 Days | $138.69 | $6.93 | Fair | Get |
| 20 | Saily | 1 GB | 7 Days | $6.99 | $6.99 | Fair | Get |
| 21 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 15 Days | $21.00 | $7.00 | Fair | Get |
| 22 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
2 GB | 1 Day | $14.01 | $7.01 | Fair | Get |
| 23 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 1 Day | $7.20 | $7.20 | Fair | Get |
| 24 | GigSky | 10 GB | 30 Days | $72.99 | $7.30 | Fair | Get |
| 25 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 30 Days | $22.00 | $7.33 | Fair | Get |
| 26 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 30 Days | $73.96 | $7.40 | Fair | Get |
| 27 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 7 Days | $7.50 | $7.50 | Fair | Get |
| 28 | Saily | 5 GB | 30 Days | $37.49 | $7.50 | Fair | Get |
| 29 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
5 GB | 30 Days | $38.56 | $7.71 | Fair | Get |
| 30 | GigSky | 1 GB | 7 Days | $7.99 | $7.99 | Fair | Get |
| 31 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 7 Days | $8.05 | $8.05 | Fair | Get |
| 32 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 1 Day | $8.32 | $8.32 | Fair | Get |
| 33 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 15 Days | $24.95 | $8.32 | Fair | Get |
| 34 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
2 GB | 1 Day | $16.65 | $8.33 | Fair | Get |
| 35 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 30 Days | $26.44 | $8.81 | Fair | Get |
| 36 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $26.99 | $9.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 37 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $44.99 | $9.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 38 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 7 Days | $9.36 | $9.36 | Expensive | Get |
| 39 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $9.99 | $9.99 | Expensive | Get |
| 40 | nadanada | 10 GB | 30 Days | $100.99 | $10.10 | Expensive | Get |
| 41 | Saily | 3 GB | 30 Days | $30.99 | $10.33 | Expensive | Get |
| 42 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 365 Days | $11.00 | $11.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 43 | nadanada | 5 GB | 30 Days | $54.99 | $11.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 44 | nadanada | 3 GB | 30 Days | $33.99 | $11.33 | Expensive | Get |
| 45 | nadanada | 2 GB | 15 Days | $23.99 | $12.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 46 | nadanada | 1 GB | 7 Days | $12.99 | $12.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 47 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $19.03 | $19.03 | Very expensive | Get |
| 48 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 3 Days | $38.09 | $19.05 | Very expensive | Get |
| 49 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $44.39 | $44.39 | Very expensive | Get |
| 50 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 7 Days | $88.89 | $44.45 | Very expensive | Get |
| 51 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $95.13 | $95.13 | Very expensive | Get |
| 52 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 15 Days | $190.47 | $95.24 | Very expensive | Get |
| 53 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $190.26 | $190.26 | Very expensive | Get |
| 54 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 30 Days | $380.94 | $190.47 | Very expensive | Get |
The Watchdog Pick is chosen automatically: the lowest real price per GB of the 54 plans in this view. Providers cannot pay for it, and a commission never changes the ranking. Prices are shown in USD and can change at checkout.
Cheapest eSIM for Ivory Coast: the numbers
As of 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Ivory Coast is GigSky with 50 GB for 180 Days at $169.99. That is $3.40 per GB, the best rate of the 54 plans we compare from 8 providers. 27 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Ivory Coast have?
Mobile connections were equivalent to 144 percent of the population in January 2025, per DataReportal, one of the higher rates in West Africa. Internet penetration stood at 39.6 percent.
- Orange Cote d'Ivoire: The biggest operator by subscribers, with 43.8 percent of the mobile market in 2023.
- MTN Cote d'Ivoire: Held 34.3 percent of the market in 2023 and was first to switch on 5G in the country.
- Moov Africa Cote d'Ivoire: The third operator, owned by Maroc Telecom's Moov Africa group, with 21.9 percent of the market in 2023.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Ivory Coast?
MTN switched on 5G in January 2024 during the Africa Cup of Nations, and wider commercial 5G availability has been expected from 2025. Most users are still on 4G.
How much data do you need in Ivory Coast?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Ivory Coast right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Ivory Coast?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Ivory Coast starts at $169.99 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Ivory Coast eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Ivory Coast
SIM registration is mandatory under Ivorian law and it is enforced. Bring your physical passport, since unregistered SIMs get blocked within days.
Official Orange and MTN kiosks operate in the arrivals hall at Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, along with branded Moov Africa sellers. Registration at the airport is free, though kiosks can be closed late at night.
Registration takes about 10 to 15 minutes, so build that into your arrival plans. All three networks are usable in Abidjan, and Orange is the common default for travel around the country.
Ivory Coast Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Ivory Coast
What is the cheapest eSIM for Ivory Coast?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is GigSky with 50 GB for 180 Days at $169.99. That works out to $3.40 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Ivory Coast?
The plans we compare connect to Orange. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Ivory Coast eSIMs support 5G?
The networks our plans use in Ivory Coast currently run on 4G. That is enough for maps, messaging, video calls, and streaming in most cases.
Can I top up my Ivory Coast eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 27 of the 54 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Ivory Coast?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is eSIM Hero at $27.50.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT across 54 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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