Roaming cost calculator: Indian operator packs vs a travel eSIM
Enter trip days, your operator's daily roaming rate and the eSIM price. See the total and the saving instantly. Defaults use October 2026 list prices.
Indicative roaming prices
Daily international roaming from India costs about ₹575 to ₹1,101 a day for 0.5 to 1GB (approx. October 2026), so a 7-day trip costs ₹4,025 to ₹7,707. A Universal eSIMs 5GB 30-day plan costs ₹649 for Thailand and ₹799 for the UK or Japan, a saving of 60 to 90 percent. Enter your own figures below.
Roaming figures reviewed on 25 October 2026 · Hotspot allowed on every plan · Full refund if your phone cannot install the eSIM
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Indicative Indian operator roaming packs, approx. October 2026
Figures are indicative list prices across Jio, Airtel and Vi for popular zones in October 2026 and vary by operator, destination and promotion. They are not quotes. Check your operator's current rate card.
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Our 5GB plans against the cheapest common daily pack for a week
Frequently asked questions
How much does international roaming cost per day from India?
As of October 2026, roughly ₹575 to ₹1,101 a day for 0.5 to 1GB with some call minutes, depending on operator and zone. Figures are indicative; check your operator's rate card.
Is a 10-day roaming pack better than daily packs?
Yes, around ₹2,999 for about 5GB beats ten daily packs, but it still costs three to four times a 5GB eSIM for most destinations.
Where does the calculator get the default values?
Days 7, roaming ₹575 a day (the lightest daily pack commonly seen), and ₹799 for our 5GB 30-day plan on tier B destinations such as the UK and Japan. Change any of them.
What about calls on my own number?
Roaming packs include minutes; eSIMs are data-only. Keep your Indian SIM on with roaming off for free incoming OTPs, and buy a one-day pack only on the day you need a real call.
Is roaming ever cheaper?
For a single day with calls needed, a daily pack can be simpler. From day two the eSIM wins.
Are these your operator's exact prices?
No. They are indicative October 2026 list prices labelled approx. Enter your own figure in the per-day field.
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Buy before you fly, install on Wi-Fi, land connected. Your Indian SIM stays in for OTPs.