Cheapest eSIM for China: compare 36 plans (8 Oct 2026)
The cheapest plan we checked for China is Yotti: 1 GB for 7 days at $2.33 (₽199). Checked 8 Oct 2026: we compared 36 plans from 5 providers, including eSIM SOS, the shop that owns this site.
Cheapest plan
Yotti · 1 GB for 7 days
₽199 · per GB $2.33 / ₽199
Cheapest 10 GB
eSIMX · 10 GB for 30 days
₽923 · per GB $1.08 / ₽92
Best price per GB
eSIM SOS · 50 GB for 30 days
total $38.64 (₽3,303) · ₽66 per GB
Find the right eSIM for ChinaChoose gigabytes and days to see every matching plan.
China in numbers: providers and allowances
Which provider is cheaper per 1 GB
For each provider we took its best plan by price per GB. These are usually the largest allowances. The lower, the better value.
How many plans for each allowance
36 plans in total. Each bar shows the lowest price for that allowance.
Pick an eSIM for China by trip length and usage
The cheapest plan with enough data and validity. Data need = days × GB per day: light 0.3 (maps, messengers), medium 0.8, heavy 2 (video, hotspot).
| Trip length | Light 0.3 GB per day | Medium 0.8 GB per day | Heavy 2 GB per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.33 ₽199 Yotti · 1 GB for 7 days need ≈ 0.9 GB | $3.90 ₽333 eSIMX · 3 GB for 30 days need ≈ 2.4 GB | $10.80 ₽923 eSIMX · 10 GB for 30 days need ≈ 6 GB |
| 7 days | $3.90 ₽333 eSIMX · 3 GB for 30 days need ≈ 2.1 GB | $10.80 ₽923 eSIMX · 10 GB for 30 days need ≈ 5.6 GB | $18.80 ₽1,607 eSIMX · 20 GB for 30 days need ≈ 14 GB |
| 14 days | $4.90 ₽419 eSIMX · 5 GB for 30 days need ≈ 4.2 GB | $18.80 ₽1,607 eSIMX · 20 GB for 30 days need ≈ 11.2 GB | $38.64 ₽3,303 eSIM SOS · 50 GB for 30 days need ≈ 28 GB |
| 30 days | $10.80 ₽923 eSIMX · 10 GB for 30 days need ≈ 9 GB | $38.64 ₽3,303 eSIM SOS · 50 GB for 30 days need ≈ 24 GB | $164.63 ₽14,073 Letisim · 100 GB for 30 days need ≈ 60 GB |
All eSIM plans for China: 36 plans
| Provider | GB | Days | Price, $ | Price, ₽ | Per GB, $ | Provider page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yotti | 1 | 7 | $2.33 | ₽199 | $2.33 | Plan page |
| eSIMX | 1 | 7 | $2.80 | ₽239 | $2.80 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 1 | 7 | $2.80 | ₽239 | $2.80 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 1 | 30 | $3.36 | ₽287 | $3.36 | YesimAffiliate link |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 1 | 7 | $3.40 | ₽291 | $3.40 | Plan page |
| eSIMX | 3 | 30 | $3.90 | ₽333 | $1.30 | Plan page |
| Yotti | 3 | 15 | $4.08 | ₽349 | $1.36 | Plan page |
| Yotti | 3 | 30 | $4.20 | ₽359 | $1.40 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 3 | 15 | $4.51 | ₽386 | $1.50 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 3 | 30 | $4.55 | ₽389 | $1.52 | Plan page |
| eSIMX | 5 | 30 | $4.90 | ₽419 | $0.98 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 5 | 30 | $5.48 | ₽468 | $1.10 | Plan page |
| Yotti | 5 | 30 | $6.66 | ₽569 | $1.33 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 3 | 15 | $7.60 | ₽650 | $2.53 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 3 | 30 | $7.80 | ₽667 | $2.60 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 3 | 30 | $8.40 | ₽718 | $2.80 | YesimAffiliate link |
| Letisim | 1 | 30 | $10.26 | ₽877 | $10.26 | Plan page |
| eSIMX | 10 | 30 | $10.80 | ₽923 | $1.08 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 5 | 30 | $11.84 | ₽1,012 | $2.37 | Plan page |
| Yotti | 10 | 30 | $12.51 | ₽1,069 | $1.25 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 10 | 30 | $12.60 | ₽1,077 | $1.26 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 5 | 30 | $13.20 | ₽1,128 | $2.64 | YesimAffiliate link |
| eSIMX | 20 | 30 | $18.80 | ₽1,607 | $0.94 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 20 | 30 | $18.81 | ₽1,608 | $0.94 | Plan page |
| Yotti | 20 | 30 | $20.46 | ₽1,749 | $1.02 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 10 | 30 | $22.32 | ₽1,908 | $2.23 | YesimAffiliate link |
| Letisim | 10 | 30 | $23.40 | ₽2,000 | $2.34 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 20 | 30 | $35.76 | ₽3,057 | $1.79 | YesimAffiliate link |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 50 | 30 | $38.64 | ₽3,303 | $0.77 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 20 | 30 | $41.00 | ₽3,505 | $2.05 | Plan page |
| Yesim | 30 | 30 | $45.60 | ₽3,898 | $1.52 | YesimAffiliate link |
| Yotti | 50 | 30 | $48.77 | ₽4,169 | $0.98 | Plan page |
| eSIM SOSthe shop that owns this site | 50 | 180 | $48.94 | ₽4,183 | $0.98 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 50 | 30 | $82.30 | ₽7,035 | $1.65 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 50 | 180 | $128.00 | ₽10,942 | $2.56 | Plan page |
| Letisim | 100 | 30 | $164.63 | ₽14,073 | $1.65 | Plan page |
Unlimited, daily-cap and regional plans are not included. Yotti publishes prices in roubles (dollar values are converted); the other providers publish dollars (roubles are converted at the rate above; for eSIM SOS the roubles are as in the shop’s cart). See the methodology.
Not included in the comparison for China (on 8 Oct 2026): eSIM SOS — regional and multi-country plans: 3; Letisim — unlimited plans: 5; Yesim — unlimited plans: 30. Reasons are in the methodology.
Links marked “Affiliate link” are affiliate links: if you buy through them, the provider pays us a commission. Your price does not change and the row order does not depend on commissions. See “How we make money”.
eSIM or mobile-operator roaming in China
Roaming data from MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and T2 costs ₽999 to ₽1,800 depending on the amount of data (operator prices on 4 Oct 2026, Moscow region). For every roaming package in the table there is an eSIM plan with at least the same data and validity that costs less. An eSIM usually gives data only, while roaming keeps your number for calls and SMS.
| Operator | Roaming package | Price | Cheapest eSIM with at least the same data and validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS | 5 GB, 7 days Asia pack | ₽1,150 | ₽419 eSIMX · 5 GB for 30 days |
| Beeline | 3 GB, 7 days | ₽1,200 | ₽333 eSIMX · 3 GB for 30 days |
| 5 GB, 7 days | ₽1,800 | ₽419 eSIMX · 5 GB for 30 days | |
| MegaFon | 1 GB, validity not stated | ₽999 | ₽199 Yotti · 1 GB for 7 days |
| 5 GB, validity not stated | ₽1,799 | ₽419 eSIMX · 5 GB for 30 days | |
| T2 | 2 GB, 7 days | ₽1,200 | ₽333 eSIMX · 3 GB for 30 days |
- MTS has a “Lite” mode: 700 MB for 30 days at 0 RUB, activated by a command.
- T2 gives free roaming days (1 GB per day, up to 15 days a year) only on the Black, Premium, “Везде онлайн” and “Мой онлайн+” plans.
- MegaFon package prices may be promotional.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an eSIM for China for a week?
On 8 Oct 2026 the cheapest plan is 1 GB for 7 days at $2.33 (₽199) (Yotti). For a week of medium use (0.8 GB a day, about 5.6 GB) the cheapest suitable plan is 10 GB for 30 days at $10.80 (₽923) (eSIMX).
Which eSIM plan for China is the cheapest?
On 8 Oct 2026, among 36 checked plans, the cheapest is Yotti, 1 GB for 7 days at $2.33 (₽199). The best price per GB is eSIM SOS, 50 GB for 30 days: $0.77 / ₽66.
How much is a 10 GB eSIM for China?
On 8 Oct 2026 the cheapest 10 GB plan is eSIMX, 10 GB for 30 days at $10.80 (₽923).
What is cheaper: roaming or an eSIM in China?
Roaming data from MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and T2 costs ₽999 to ₽1,800 depending on the amount of data (operator prices on 4 Oct 2026, Moscow region). For every roaming package in the table there is an eSIM plan with at least the same data and validity that costs less. An eSIM usually gives data only, while roaming keeps your number for calls and SMS.
Who owns this site and do affiliate links affect the order?
On 8 Oct 2026: the site is owned by the eSIM SOS shop (esimsos.net), which sells eSIMs and is listed as one of the providers; its cheapest plan here is 1 GB for 7 days at $3.40 (₽291). Rows are ordered by price only; affiliate commissions do not affect the order.