Which eSIM to choose for Egypt: prices of 4 sellers compared
- On 2026-11-12, goAFK was the cheapest of four sellers on 3 of 3 compared Egypt packages: 1 GB for 7 days 150 ₽, 10 GB for 30 days 1 124 ₽, 20 GB for 30 days 1 951 ₽.
- Of the four, only goAFK listed 7-day unlimited for Egypt on the check date, at 2 124 ₽.
- All four accept payment from Russia; prices change, so check them before you buy.
How we compared
On 2026-11-12 we opened the Egypt pages of four travel eSIM sellers that accept payment from Russia and recorded the ruble prices of identical packages: 1 GB for 7 days, 10 GB for 30 days and 20 GB for 30 days. Packages with a different validity or allowance were left out: comparing 5 GB for 15 days with 5 GB for 30 days would not be fair.
A ✓ marks the lowest price in each table, whoever offers it. esimsos showed its 10 and 20 GB prices as discounts on the check date. Prices are in rubles because that is how all four sellers price for buyers from Russia.
1 GB for 7 days: test the eSIM and message
The smallest package is for checking that the eSIM works in your phone and for a short trip with messaging and taxis.
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| goAFK | 150 ₽ ✓ |
| MTS travel eSIM | 559 ₽ |
| eSIM Mir (esimmir.ru) | 169 ₽ |
| esimsos | 273 ₽ |
10 GB for 30 days: a week or two in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh
The mid-size package is a common holiday choice when the hotel has Wi-Fi and you need mobile data on excursions, at the beach and on the road.
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| goAFK | 1 124 ₽ ✓ |
| MTS travel eSIM | 2 482 ₽ |
| eSIM Mir (esimmir.ru) | 1 199 ₽ |
| esimsos | 1 500 ₽ |
20 GB for 30 days: lots of video or a laptop hotspot
A large monthly package is for people who shoot and upload video or work remotely.
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| goAFK | 1 951 ₽ ✓ |
| MTS travel eSIM | 5 270 ₽ |
| eSIM Mir (esimmir.ru) | 2 049 ₽ |
| esimsos | 2 850 ₽ |
Unlimited for Egypt
On the check date we found 7-day unlimited only at goAFK, 2 124 ₽, with speed dropping to 1 Mbit/s after 3 GB a day. MTS travel eSIM listed Egypt unlimited for 3, 5, 10 days; we found no Egypt unlimited on the eSIM Mir or esimsos pages.
Paying from Russia
All four accept Russian payment, in different ways:
- goAFK: a Russian card or SBP in rubles, an international card and Apple Pay, or crypto; you can also buy in the Telegram bot.
- MTS travel eSIM: SBP or a bank card.
- eSIM Mir: a MIR card or SBP.
- esimsos: a Russian bank card (MIR, Visa, Mastercard), SBP or crypto (USDT, TON).
What to check besides the price
Networks: the goAFK catalog lists Etisalat, Orange, Vodafone for Egypt; that describes the plan, not guaranteed reception at every hotel. Validity: goAFK plan days start on the first connection in Egypt, and the eSIM must be activated within 180 days of purchase. Top-ups: add data to the same eSIM from your goAFK profile. Support is on Telegram at @goafk_support_bot.
A travel eSIM is data-only, with no Egyptian number. Keep your home SIM for calls and SMS if you need them, but turn off its data roaming.