China eSIM: how many GB do you need?

Enter your length of stay and usage: we work out the GB you need and compare every Airalo plan for your destination.

For 7 days

7 GB

These daily volumes are rough guides, not measurements: your real usage is shown in your phone’s settings (mobile data).

Cheapest for your stay

10 GB · 7 days

US$24.50 · US$3.50 per day

Plans that cover your stay

Airalo plans, prices in US dollars as of 13 October 2026. On Airalo’s website, the price is shown in your currency.

China eSIM: which plan is the cheapest?: At Airalo, as of 13 October 2026: 1 GB · 3 days for US$4. That’s the entry price; the right plan depends mostly on how long you stay and how you use your phone.
How many GB for a week?: With normal use (messages, maps, social media and photos), allow about 7 GB for 7 days: it’s a rough guide, not a measurement. The cheapest plan that covers a week: 10 GB · 7 days for US$24.50.
And for two weeks?: About 14 GB for 14 days with the same use. The cheapest plan that covers it: 20 GB · 15 days for US$39.
Is my phone compatible?: It must support eSIM and not be locked to your carrier. Airalo publishes the list of compatible phones on its website.
When should I install the eSIM?: Before you leave, on wifi, so you don’t depend on a network when you land. When the validity starts depends on the plan’s terms: check them on its Airalo page.