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Vodafone Australia roaming in India: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper

With Vodafone Australia, data in India costs A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).

The best eSIMs in India for a week

For 7 days and 6 GB

  1. 1Best unlimited

    Ubigi

    Unlimited · 7 days

    $24.00$3.43 per day
    • 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
    • Network: Jio
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan
  2. 2Cheapest

    GoMoWorld

    14 GB · 30 days

    $12.99$0.93 per GB
    • Lowest total price for 7 days
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan
  3. 3Best price per GB

    Jetpac

    15 GB · 7 days

    $21.00$1.40 per GB
    • Lowest price per GB for this trip
    • Network: Jio
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan

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 India: 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 India: data there costs extra.

With Vodafone Australia

A$5.00/day

$5 Roaming. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect A$35.00.

With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB

$12.99

Today’s lowest price, from GoMoWorld.

See the plan

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Data in India with Vodafone Australia: our analysis

What Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.

The right pass for your trip length

  • 3 days$15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 textsA$15.00
  • 1 week$35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 textsA$35.00
  • 2 weeks2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 textsA$70.00
  • 1 month10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 textsA$150.00

Against the cheapest eSIM

Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).

eSIMs in India at a glance

  • In India, 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: $24.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).

Vodafone Australia applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Canada, China, France, Greece, and Iceland.

Plan by plan

What applies in India depending on your Vodafone Australia plan.

What Vodafone Australia’s official rate sheet sets out in India, offer by offer. No plan includes it: each offer below is charged on top of your subscription.

Plan or offerData in IndiaGood to know
$5 RoamingA$5.00/dayPlan data, calls and texts used abroad for AUD 5 extra per day; maximum 90 days per calendar year; extra 1GB added automatically for AUD 5 if the included data runs out.
PrepaidA$5.00/day$5 Roaming Add-on (1 day, 1GB, 100 min, 100 texts)
PrepaidA$15.00 for 3 days$15 Roaming Add-on (3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts)
PrepaidA$35.00 for 7 days$35 Roaming Add-on (7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts)

What your trip costs

With the Vodafone Australia roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.

TripWith Vodafone AustraliaCheapest eSIMThe offer
3 days · 3 GBA$15.00 $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts$4.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
7 days · 6 GBA$35.00 $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts$12.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
14 days · 12 GBA$70.00 2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts$12.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
30 days · 24 GBA$150.00 10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts$24.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan

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India 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 India in a plan.

CarrierIncluded withA week (6 GB)
Optus—A$35.00 7 × Optus Daily Roaming
Telstra—A$45.00 3 × 7 Day Travel Pack, 2GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 min

Turn off Vodafone Australia roaming and use an eSIM

Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Turn off Vodafone Australia roaming

    On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone Australia line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.

  4. 4

    Keep eSIM roaming on

    A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.

Vodafone Australia roaming in India: your questions

Answered from the Vodafone Australia price guide and today’s prices.

Is data in India included in my Vodafone Australia plan?

No, not with the standard Vodafone Australia plan: A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming).

How much does data cost in India with Vodafone Australia?

A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.

Which Vodafone Australia pass should I get for India?

The best Vodafone Australia option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts (A$15.00); for a week, $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts (A$35.00); for two weeks, 2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts (A$70.00); for a month, 10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts (A$150.00).

Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in India: which is cheaper?

Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).

Which Australian carriers include India?

None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes India in a plan.

Which network does an eSIM use in India?

Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in India list Jio, Airtel, BSNL, and Vi.

How do I avoid roaming charges in India?

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.