Compare the best eSIM plans for Ivory Coast
Internet from the moment you land in Abidjan
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From 1,50€
- 1800+ plans compared
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1,50€
Cheapest plan
1800+
Ivory Coast plans
27+
Providers available
4G/3G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Ivory Coast
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BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
CI
1,50€
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
CI
2,99€
Roamify
1 GB
7 days
CI
3,10€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
CI
3,57€
Textr eSIM
3 GB
30 days
CI
11,00€
Tourist eSIM
1 GB
5 days
CI
4,21€
eSIM for Ivory Coast at a glance
From
€6.16
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Orange CI, MTN CI, Moov Africa
4G in major cities, 3G elsewhere
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Ivory Coast: everything you need to know
Ivory Coast has roughly 56% internet penetration and over 85% 4G mobile coverage (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Orange CI (leader), MTN CI and Moov Africa (Maroc Telecom) share the market. 5G is being piloted in Abidjan.
- ●Dense 4G coverage in Abidjan (Plateau, Cocody, Marcory, Treichville, Yopougon), Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pédro, Korhogo and Daloa. Decent along the northern highway and the coast (Grand-Bassam, Assinie, Sassandra). Patchier in the rural north (toward Comoé Park), in the west (Man, Danané) and the south-west forests (Taï National Park : zero signal inside).
- ●Average mobile speed ~30–50 Mbps download in Abidjan per Ookla (Q1 2025).
- ●No Western services blocked : Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube work normally. WhatsApp Business is overwhelmingly dominant for contacts (shops, restaurants, tour agencies).
- ●Great for Yango (dominant Abidjan taxi), Google Maps, Orange Money (West Africa's historic mobile money), MTN MoMo, Moov Money — mobile money payments are the norm for everything (taxis, markets, hotels).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Ivory Coast, ITU DataHub: Ivory Coast, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
eSIM pricing in Ivory Coast: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Ivory Coast is 0.46 €/GB, across 1,005 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.46 €/GB
Plans compared
1,005
Africa average
0.75 €/GB
World ranking
163 / 215
Ivory Coast is 39% cheaper than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Ivory Coast?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Ivory Coast, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNESIM | 1.41 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| eSIM.dog | 2.06 €/GB | 2.99 € | 365 d | Yes | — |
 Linkesim | 2.30 €/GB | 6.90 € | 31 d | Yes | — |
 AbesteSIM | 2.77 €/GB | 2.77 € | 5 d | Yes | — |
| Roamify | 2.88 €/GB | 3.10 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 eSIModo | 2.93 €/GB | 4.27 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Ivory Coast
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/ci
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Ivory Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Ivory Coast?
Yes. International eSIMs connect to Orange CI, MTN CI or Moov Africa on landing at Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (ABJ), Yamoussoukro (ASK) or San Pédro (SPY).
How much data for 1 week in Ivory Coast?
Plan 3–5 GB for 1 week : Maps, Yango, constant WhatsApp, cloud photos, some streaming. More if you do video calls from Cocody.
Mobile money : can I pay with my travel eSIM?
The travel eSIM only gives data access. For Orange Money / MTN MoMo, you need a local account (Ivorian ID required). Wave accepts foreign passports and is widely used. Otherwise, cash and bank cards in major hotels.
Can I use my European plan in Ivory Coast?
Non-EU roaming is charged at premium rates (up to €10/MB). Check ; otherwise a travel eSIM is much cheaper.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Ivory Coast eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Ivory Coast, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Ivory Coast is 0.46 €/GB, across 1,005 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Ivory Coast is 39% cheaper than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Ivory Coast sits at position 163 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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