Is an eSIM more expensive than a physical SIM card?

Not necessarily - and for travelers, an eSIM is often the more affordable option.

The misconception makes sense: newer technology usually comes with a higher price tag. But with eSIMs, the opposite is frequently true.

Why eSIMs can actually cost less

When you buy a local SIM card abroad, you're paying retail prices at an airport kiosk or tourist-facing store - often marked up significantly. With a Gohub eSIM, you're buying directly through an app or website at competitive local carrier rates, with no physical production costs, no packaging, and no middleman markup.

Compared to roaming with your home carrier

International roaming packages from home carriers can be surprisingly expensive - sometimes charging per MB of data or applying daily fees that add up quickly. A Gohub eSIM plan gives you a fixed, transparent price upfront, so you always know exactly what you're paying before your trip begins.

What actually determines eSIM pricing?

Like any mobile plan, eSIM prices vary based on:

• Destination - data costs differ by country and region
• Data amount - how many GB you need for your trip
• Validity period - how many days the plan covers
• Plan type - data-only plans are generally cheaper than plans that include a phone number

The bottom line: eSIM technology itself doesn't add a premium to your bill. In most cases, a Gohub eSIM will cost you less than buying a local SIM at the airport or activating roaming through your home carrier - with the added convenience of setting it up before you even leave home.