How much eSIM data for 14 days in China?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 14 days in China with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 6–9 GB. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Maps, translation and messaging fit normal use — in China the bigger question is routing, not GB. Install the eSIM before you fly; Saily lists China Telecom and China Unicom as its networks, and its China plan does not cover Hong Kong or Macau.
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EU roaming does not cover China. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live China plan.
Saily plans for China — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$4.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$10.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$15.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$26.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$39.99 |
Saily also lists unlimited plans for China; the price depends on the number of days.
For 14 days at 6–9 GB (10 GB planning size), the smallest listed plan that fits is 10 GB for 30 days (US$26.99 on 22 Oct 2026).
Roaming in China on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
China is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 2) | per started GB | €5.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go Select | 5 GB, 15 days | €10.00 |
For the 10 GB planning size (14 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 10 × €5.90 = €59.00; on Drei, 2 packages (Go Select + Go Select) cover it for €20.00. A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Planning size
| Habits | 14-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 6–9 GB | 10 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 14–21 GB | 30 GB |
More details (preparation, FAQ): eSIM China guide
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Chinese New Year and Golden Week (1–7 October) are China’s busiest domestic travel periods; trains and hotels fill up, data use does not change.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for China (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- Travel China (Ministry of Culture and Tourism): SIM Cards & Networks (2026-10-18)
- What Works in China: Can I use my phone in China? (2026-10-18)
- The Canberra Times: China travel – how to use Google, WhatsApp and secure your banking (2026-10-18)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-18)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Is 10 GB enough for 14 days in China?
Maps, translation and messaging fit normal use — in China the bigger question is routing, not GB. Install the eSIM before you fly; Saily lists China Telecom and China Unicom as its networks, and its China plan does not cover Hong Kong or Macau. The 6–9 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 10 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in China instead?
China is not EU roaming. Home-network roaming usually sends data back through your own carrier, which is why blocked apps often work on it — but day passes are charged per day. Type your A1, Magenta or 3 fee and compare it with an eSIM quote.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.