Cheapest eSIM for North Macedonia
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 1 Day | $6.34 | $1.27 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $13.22 | $1.32 | Best value | Get |
| 3 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $4.34 | $1.45 | Great | Get |
| 4 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $7.24 | $1.45 | Great | Get |
| 5 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $4.62 | $1.54 | Great | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $4.89 | $1.63 | Good | Get |
| 7 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $1.74 | $1.74 | Good | Get |
| 8 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $1.82 | $1.82 | Good | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $14.66 | $4.89 | Very expensive | Get |
| 10 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $5.42 | $5.42 | Very expensive | Get |
| 11 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $34.20 | $11.40 | Very expensive | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $27.09 | $27.09 | Very expensive | Get |
| 13 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $54.18 | $54.18 | Very expensive | Get |
Cheapest eSIM for North Macedonia: the numbers
As of 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for North Macedonia is MegaEsim with 5 GB for 1 Day at $6.34. That is $1.27 per GB, the best rate of the 13 plans we compare from 1 provider. 13 plans include 5G. 13 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 North Macedonia have?
4G reaches 99.9 percent of the population on Makedonski Telekom and 99.8 percent on A1, and the median mobile download speed was 149.22 Mbps in late 2025, the fastest of the Western Balkans.
- Makedonski Telekom: Makedonski Telekom, part of Deutsche Telekom, launched 5G in February 2022 and its 4G covers 99.9 percent of the population.
- A1 Macedonia: A1, part of Telekom Austria Group, holds the largest subscriber share at around 52 percent and covers 99.8 percent of the population with 4G.
- Mtel: Mtel, a Telekom Srbija subsidiary, is the newest entrant and started mobile services at the end of 2022.
Mtel grew out of the former Lycamobile MVNO business, which Telekom Srbija took over and relaunched, so the old Lycamobile operation no longer exists as a separate brand.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in North Macedonia?
5G launched in 2022 and spread fast. Makedonski Telekom reported 82 percent 5G population coverage across 26 cities by 2024, and in Q2 2023 North Macedonia posted the highest median 5G download speed in Central and Eastern Europe at 317.91 Mbps.
How much data do you need in North Macedonia?
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 North Macedonia right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in North Macedonia?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for North Macedonia starts at $6.34 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia
North Macedonia is not in the EU, so EU roam like home does not apply and EU SIMs can charge high roaming rates here. The country is part of the Western Balkans roaming-free zone, so SIMs from Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia work at home rates. SIMs must be registered to your name, so bring your passport.
Skopje Airport has a single mobile shop selling Telekom and sometimes A1 prepaid SIMs, at higher prices and with less data than city stores. Telekom's tourist SIM costs about 300 MKD for 10 GB over 14 days, and A1 sells 299 MKD packs with 100 GB for 14 days in town.
Skip the airport shop if you can and buy in central Skopje, where the same operators sell far bigger bundles for the same money. Registration takes 5 to 10 minutes in a store.
North Macedonia Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in North Macedonia
What is the cheapest eSIM for North Macedonia?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is MegaEsim with 5 GB for 1 Day at $6.34. That works out to $1.27 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in North Macedonia?
The plans we compare connect to Telekom.mk. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do North Macedonia eSIMs support 5G?
13 of the 13 plans we track for North Macedonia include 5G where the local network offers it. The rest run on 4G, which is still fine for maps, calls over apps, and video.
Can I top up my North Macedonia eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 13 of the 13 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 North Macedonia?
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 MegaEsim at $6.34.
How we rank
Prices last checked on 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT across 13 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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