Compare the best eSIM plans for Singapore
Internet from the moment you land in Singapore
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.30 for 1 GB or more
- 6,400+ plans compared
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€0.30
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
6,400+
Singapore plans compared
120+
Providers available
5G
Supported network
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Singapore
AbesteSIM
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
SG
€0.30
Stellar eSIM
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
SG
€0.44
Strongesim
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
SG
€0.58
MicroEsim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
SG
€0.66
eSIM.dog
1 GB · 6 days
1 GB
6 days
SG
€0.82
BambooSIM
1 GB · 3 days
1 GB
3 days
SG
€0.85
eSIM for Singapore at a glance
From
€1.64
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the offer
Local networks
Singtel, StarHub, M1
4G / 5G across the island
VPN needed?
No
Free internet, all services accessible
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Singapore: everything you need to know
Singapore has a 96% internet penetration rate and one of the world's fastest mobile networks (source: Ookla, Q1 2025). 5G covers the entire island, including the MRT subway and all shopping malls. A Singapore eSIM connects you to Singtel, StarHub or M1 the moment you land at Changi : no need to queue at SIM kiosks.
- ●4G/5G coverage across 100% of the island, including MRT tunnels, Sentosa, Jurong Island and the Johor strait.
- ●Average mobile download speed around 350 Mbps per Ookla (Q1 2025) : Singapore consistently ranks #1 or #2 globally.
- ●No Western services blocked: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Signal, X and YouTube all work without restriction.
- ●Perfect for Grab (rides), Singpass (government services), Google Maps, MyTransport.SG and payment apps (PayNow, GrabPay).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse : Singapore, ITU DataHub : Singapore, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 164.4 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- Coverage
- Nationwidemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Singtel · StarHub · M1measured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Everywheremeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Payments
- Card accepted everywhereATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- Tipping is not expected
- Power socket
- Type G230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- English, Malay, Chinese, TamilEnglish widely spoken
- Dialling code
- +65Time zone : Asia/Singapore
- Emergency numbers
- 999 · 995 · 995
When to go
- Best time to go
- February, March, April, May, June, July
- Shoulder season
- August, September
- Peak season
- December, January, June
- Seasonal hazards
- MonsoonNovember, December, January
- Extreme heatApril, May
There is no dry season: one degree off the equator it is hot and humid all year, with short violent downpours. February to July is slightly drier, November to January carries the north-east monsoon, and the city works the same either way.
English is the working language
Government, business, signage and schooling all run in English, alongside Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Nothing about arriving here requires preparation on the language side.
Coverage is genuinely national
The facts block below reports nationwide coverage, and for once that is not a population artefact: the country is a single city of under eight hundred square kilometres. The underground stations are the only place signal is worth checking.
The rain lasts twenty minutes
Downpours arrive most late afternoons and stop as fast as they started. They are not a reason to replan a day: sheltered walkways and the metro cover much of the centre under cover.
The room is what costs
Eating stays cheap thanks to the hawker centres, but hotel rates sit at major-capital level. It is the one line of the budget where a decision actually changes the total.
Iconic sites and coverage
Gardens by the Bay
A park built out onto reclaimed land, with climate-controlled glasshouses and fifty-metre artificial trees planted over. The outdoor gardens are free, the two domes ticketed, and the light show runs twice a night.
Marina Bay Sands
Three towers joined by a boat-shaped deck two hundred metres up. The observation level is open to non-guests, and the view over the container port explains the city better than a museum.
Singapore Zoo
A zoo with no visible bars, enclosures separated by moats and planting, and a long-standing reputation for its conditions. The neighbouring site opens at night, and the two are visited separately.
Chinatown Heritage
Restored shophouses, a Hindu temple in the middle of Chinatown, and a museum set inside former workers' quarters. It is the best place to see how the city was assembled in waves.
Sentosa
A leisure island reached by monorail, cable car or a pedestrian bridge, with built beaches, parks and attractions. Everything is ticketed at its own gate, which is worth sorting before you cross.
Hawker Centres of Chinatown
Halls of hygiene-graded street-food stalls where a dish costs what a coffee costs elsewhere. The practice is on the intangible heritage list, and the longest queue is the only guide you need.
Botanic Gardens
A listed nineteenth-century garden in the middle of the city, with an orchid collection as its only ticketed part. It opens early and closes late, which makes it the escape from midday heat.
Pulau Ubin
A north-eastern island reached by bumboat, still a village of dirt tracks and rental bicycles. Signal is unreliable there, and it is the only part of the country that looks nothing like the rest.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Singapore: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Singapore comes down to 0.06 €/GB, across a sample of 2,624 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.06 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
2,624
Asia average
0.21 €/GB
World ranking
8 / 215
Singapore is 71% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/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 Singapore?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Singapore, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 0.28 €/GB | 0.82 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 0.29 €/GB | 0.44 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| AbesteSIM | 0.30 €/GB | 0.30 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
| 0.48 €/GB | 1.06 € | 30 d | Yes | No | |
| MicroEsim | 0.50 €/GB | 0.66 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Strongesim | 0.51 €/GB | 0.58 € | 30 d | Yes | 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 Singapore
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/sg
- 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 Singapore.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Singapore?
Yes, flawlessly. Most international eSIMs connect to Singtel, StarHub or M1 the moment you land at Changi. Coverage is excellent across the entire island, including the MRT.
Do I need a VPN in Singapore?
No. Singapore does not restrict Western services. Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X and other tools work normally.
Can I use my European plan in Singapore?
Not on standard plans : extra-EU roaming can be costly (up to €10/MB). Check your carrier's "World" options or pick a travel eSIM.
What is the best eSIM for a short layover?
For a 24–48 h transit (Marina Bay, Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay), a 1–3 GB / 1–3-day plan is ideal. For a 7-day stay with intensive Maps + media use, aim for 5–10 GB.
Does the eSIM work in the MRT and at Changi?
Yes, seamless coverage across the MRT network and all Changi terminals (T1–T4 plus Jewel). Free Changi Wi-Fi is fast but requires an SMS sign-up : an eSIM is smoother on arrival.
Can I share my connection with other devices?
Most Singapore eSIM plans allow hotspot sharing. The detail is shown on every offer on Datadopt.
How much does an eSIM cost in Singapore, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Singapore comes down to 0.06 €/GB, across a sample of 2,624 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Singapore is 71% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Singapore sits at position 8 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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