Travel Data Calculator
Find the right travel data bundle
Choose the travel style that sounds most like you. We'll estimate your typical daily data use and recommend the best eSIM bundle to start with.
No exact-hour guessing. No app-by-app math. Just a simple way to choose your travel eSIM.
Reference · How the calculator works
A simple ladder of daily data use
Most travellers do not know exactly how many GB they will use — that is normal. Instead of guessing, the calculator uses a four-step ladder, where each level builds on the one before it. Below is what each step actually covers, and the per-activity numbers behind the daily estimates.
- 1
Essentials
Starting pointMaps, WhatsApp, taxis, Uber, food delivery, email, bookings, quick searches, news sites, and light browsing.
~0.3GB
per day
- 2
Social feeds
Includes Lvl 1Everything in Essentials, plus Instagram-style social feeds: Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, and similar image-heavy apps.
~0.5GB
per day
- 3
Short videos + music
Includes Lvl 1, 2Everything in Social feeds, plus TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, stories, short clips, and music streaming like Spotify.
~1GB
per day
- 4
Long videos + streaming
Includes Lvl 1, 2, 3Everything in Short videos + music, plus longer YouTube videos, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zoom, movies, shows, sports, and other video streaming away from Wi-Fi.
2GB+
per day
Start with the right bundle
You do not need to predict every megabyte before you travel. Pick the starter bundle that matches your travel level and trip length — if you use more than expected, top up during your trip.
Browse all eSIM destinations, confirm your phone on the Compatibility Checker, or read the travel eSIM guides.
VPN included at no extra cost
Every eSIMBundle plan includes VPN access at no extra cost. Turn it on in the app when you want extra privacy abroad, especially on public Wi-Fi or when logging into important accounts.
Frequently asked questions
How much eSIM data do I need for travel?
Most travellers can estimate data by looking at what they do each day. Essentials use, like maps, WhatsApp, taxis, email, bookings, news, and light browsing, may be around 0.3GB/day. Social feeds may be around 0.5GB/day. Short videos + music may be around 1GB/day. Long videos + streaming can be 2GB/day or more.
How much data do maps, WhatsApp, email, and browsing use?
Travel basics are usually light. Normal maps/navigation may use around 5–10MB/hour. Messaging and email can be only a few MB per hour. Simple browsing or news sites may be around 50MB/hour, depending on images, ads, and page size. That is why Essentials use is estimated around 0.3GB/day.
How much data do social media feeds use?
Social feeds use more than basic browsing because they load photos, previews, stories, and sometimes autoplay video. A practical estimate is around 100–200MB/hour for casual social feed use. That is why Social feeds is estimated around 0.5GB/day.
How much data do TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts use?
Short-video apps can use data quickly because videos keep loading as you scroll. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, stories, and similar clips may use around 500MB–1GB/hour depending on video quality and how fast you scroll. That is why Short videos + music is estimated around 1GB/day.
How much data does Spotify use?
Music streaming is much lighter than video, but it can still add up. Spotify can be roughly 40–150MB/hour depending on quality settings. If you stream music while walking, taking taxis, or travelling between places, Short videos + music is a better fit than Social feeds.
How much data do YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and Zoom use?
Longer video depends heavily on quality. Lower-quality mobile video may use a few hundred MB per hour. YouTube at 480p may be around 250–500MB/hour, while 720p can be around 500MB–1.5GB/hour. 1080p video can reach 1.5–3GB/hour. Zoom or video meetings can also use hundreds of MB to more than 1GB/hour. That is why Long videos + streaming is estimated at 2GB+/day.
How much data do I need for a week abroad?
For a 7-day trip, Essentials users may need around 3GB. Social feeds users may be more comfortable with 5GB. Short videos + music users should usually start around 10GB. If you watch longer YouTube videos, Netflix, Prime Video, sports, or Zoom away from Wi-Fi, 20GB is the safer starter bundle.
How much data do I need for two weeks abroad?
For two weeks abroad, Essentials users may be fine around 5GB. Social feeds users may want 10GB. Short videos + music users should usually start with 20GB. Long videos + streaming users should start with 20GB and top up during the trip if needed.
Is 5GB enough for a week abroad?
5GB can be enough for a week if you mostly use Essentials or light Social feeds: maps, WhatsApp, taxis, email, bookings, news, browsing, and checking social apps. If you watch TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, stream Spotify often, or watch longer videos, 10GB or 20GB is a safer choice.
Is 10GB enough for travel?
10GB is a strong starter bundle for many travellers. It works well for maps, messaging, social feeds, browsing, Spotify, and some short videos. For longer trips, daily video streaming, Zoom, Netflix, Prime Video, sports, or frequent YouTube use, 20GB may be better.
When should I choose 20GB?
Choose 20GB if your trip is longer, you watch short videos every day, stream music often, watch longer YouTube videos, Netflix, Prime Video, sports, use Zoom away from Wi-Fi, or simply want more breathing room. It is the safest starter bundle for video-heavy travel.
Which usage level should I choose?
Choose Essentials for maps, WhatsApp, taxis, Uber, food delivery, email, bookings, quick searches, news, and light browsing. Choose Social feeds if you also use Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, or similar image-heavy apps. Choose Short videos + music if you watch TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, stories, clips, or stream Spotify. Choose Long videos + streaming if you watch longer YouTube videos, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zoom, movies, shows, sports, or other video away from Wi-Fi.
What uses the most mobile data while travelling?
Video usually uses the most mobile data. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, longer YouTube videos, Netflix, Amazon Prime, sports streaming, Zoom, movies, and shows can use data quickly. Hotspot, laptop syncing, app updates, cloud backups, and large uploads can also burn through data fast. Maps, WhatsApp, taxis, email, bookings, news sites, and light browsing usually use much less.
Does hotspot use a lot of data?
Hotspot can use a lot of data because laptops often load desktop websites, sync files, update apps, back up photos, or stream higher-quality video. If you plan to use your phone as a hotspot, choose a larger bundle and top up if needed.
How can I use less data while travelling?
Use Wi-Fi for downloads, app updates, backups, and long videos. Download maps, playlists, shows, or documents before you leave. Turn off background app refresh, disable automatic cloud backups on mobile data, lower video quality, and use data-saver modes in apps like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify.
What happens if I run out of eSIM data?
If you run out of data, your connection may stop or slow depending on the plan. With eSIMBundle, you can top up during your trip if you need more data. Start with the bundle that fits your travel style and trip length, then add more if your usage is higher than expected.
Does using an eSIM use more data than roaming?
No. An eSIM does not make your apps use more data. Data usage depends on what you do online, such as maps, messaging, social feeds, videos, streaming, hotspot, uploads, and background app activity.
Does the included VPN use more data?
A VPN can add a small amount of overhead, but your main data use still comes from your apps. Video, social feeds, music streaming, hotspot, laptop use, and uploads matter much more than VPN overhead.
