Best eSIM for Singapore

Ubigi is cheapest for a normal trip at about US$13 for 10 GB / 30 days. Nomad (~US$14 on sale, usually ~US$16) puts you on StarHub and Singtel, Saily and Airalo sit around US$16. On a 1–3 day stopover, a 3 GB plan for ~US$6–7 is plenty — Singapore’s free Wi-Fi does the rest.

Last updated: 30 Oct 2026 (Pacific/Auckland)Common partners: Singtel, StarHub, Simba

Comparison — Singapore

Approx USD list prices from provider pages and public round-ups, checked Oct 2026. Kiwis: these are charged in USD, so roughly add 70–75% for NZD before card fees — check the exchange rate before you buy.

Provider	Data	Days	Approx price	Hotspot	Best for
Ubigi Value	10 GB	30	US$13	Yes	Cheapest 10 GB; StarHub and Simba (budget network); 10 GB / 7 days ~US$11
Nomad	10 GB	30	~US$14–16	Yes	StarHub and Singtel; ~US$14 was a sale price, normally ~US$16; 20 GB ~US$21–25
Saily	10 GB	30	US$15.99	Yes	Clean app; 3 GB / 30 days ~US$6.99 suits a short stopover
Airalo	10 GB	30	US$16	Yes	Singtel; tiny 1 GB / 3 days ~US$4 for a one-night layover
Holafly	Unlimited*	30	~US$76.50	Capped (~1 GB/day)	Only for very heavy phone data; 3 days unlimited ~US$11.90

Stopover vs proper stay. Lots of Kiwis only see Singapore on a Changi layover to Europe or Asia. For a night or two you need maps, Grab and messaging, not 10 GB — a 1–3 GB plan for US$4–7 is enough, and Changi plus most malls and MRT stations have free Wi-Fi. For a week in the city, 10 GB is comfortable.

Networks and local SIMs. Singtel and StarHub are the big two; Simba is the cheaper fourth network and can be patchier indoors. If network matters to you, Nomad or Airalo are the safer picks over Ubigi. Singapore has retired 3G, so you need a 4G/VoLTE phone. Local tourist SIMs from Singtel or StarHub are good value but need your passport and a counter visit — a travel eSIM installed at home just works when you land.

Quick take

Staying a week or more: Ubigi 10 GB / 30 days, or Nomad if you want Singtel/StarHub. Just transiting: grab a small 1–3 GB plan. Carrying on to Malaysia, Thailand or Bali? A regional Asia plan may beat separate country eSIMs — compare against our Thailand and Bali pages first.

Check Airalo Check Holafly (official site) Check Saily (official site) Check Nomad (official site) Check Ubigi (official site) Check Yesim

FAQ

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming?

Usually yes — a 10 GB travel eSIM typically costs a fraction of daily roaming passes from home carriers. Heavy users should still compare per-GB prices.

When should I install my travel eSIM?

Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, but keep it switched off until you land, because many plans start their validity on first connection.

Is 'unlimited' eSIM data really unlimited?

Rarely. Most unlimited plans slow you down after a daily fair-use cap (often 1–5 GB/day) and limit hotspot use. Check the cap before you buy.