Vodafone Australia roaming in Egypt: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With Vodafone Australia, data in Egypt costs A$1.00/MB (Pay As You Go Roaming, no $5 Roaming here). An eSIM covering 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
The best eSIMs in Egypt for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$27.00$3.86 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: Orange and Etisalat (e&)
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
8 GB · 30 days
$12.99$1.62 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€20.99€1.05 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: Orange, Etisalat (e&), and Vodafone
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in Egypt: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
Your Vodafone Australia plan
Not included
No plan on Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet includes Egypt: data there costs extra.
With Vodafone Australia
A$1.00/MB
Pay As You Go Roaming, no $5 Roaming here.
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Data in Egypt with Vodafone Australia: our analysis
What Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
Without a pass
Without a pass, Vodafone Australia charges A$1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to A$100.00.
eSIMs in Egypt at a glance
- In Egypt, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $27.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
Plan by plan
What applies in Egypt depending on your Vodafone Australia plan.
What Vodafone Australia’s official rate sheet sets out in Egypt, offer by offer. No plan includes it: each offer below is charged on top of your subscription.
| Plan or offer | Data in Egypt | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pay As You Go Roaming (no $5 Roaming here) | A$1.00/MB | Destination table shows Voice & Text YES, Data & PXT YES, $5 Roaming '-': calls AUD 1 per 60 seconds, text AUD 0.75, data AUD 1 per MB. |
| Prepaid | A$1.00/MB | Not on the prepaid add-on list: prepaid roaming rates apply (My Credit, calls AUD 1/min, text AUD 0.75, data AUD 1/MB) |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone Australia roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone Australia | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | A$1.00/MB | €7.00 Yesim | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | A$1.00/MB | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | A$1.00/MB | €20.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | A$1.00/MB | €28.50 Yesim | See the plan |
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Egypt with other Australian carriers
The same trip with the other Australian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes Egypt in a plan.
Optus
TelstraTurn off Vodafone Australia roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Vodafone Australia for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone Australia line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone Australia roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone Australia line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Vodafone Australia roaming in Egypt: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone Australia price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Egypt included in my Vodafone Australia plan?
No, not with the standard Vodafone Australia plan: A$1.00/MB (Pay As You Go Roaming, no $5 Roaming here).
How much does data cost in Egypt with Vodafone Australia?
A$1.00/MB (Pay As You Go Roaming, no $5 Roaming here). An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.
What does Vodafone Australia charge in Egypt without a pass?
Without a pass, Vodafone Australia charges A$1.00/MB for data: 100 MB comes to A$100.00.
Which Australian carriers include Egypt?
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes Egypt in a plan.
Which network does an eSIM use in Egypt?
Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Egypt list Etisalat (e&), Orange, and Vodafone.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Egypt?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Vodafone Australia line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone Australia number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone Australia line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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