# eSIM for Russia

> Compare 25 prepaid eSIM data plans for Russia, from $0.47. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 365 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/russia/ · Data as of: 2026-11-10 · Prices: US dollars

## Russia eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $0.47
- **Plans:** 25 in total, 12 made for Russia
- **Data allowances:** 100 MB to 50 GB, plus 3 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 7 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $0.95, typically $1.65
- **Networks:** beeline, Beeline, MegaFon, MTS +1 more
- **5G:** 4G / LTE
- **Hotspot:** 12 of 12 plans
- **Top-up:** 11 of 12 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Russia by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-1gb-7days): $1.86 | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-3gb-15days): $4.95 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-3gb-15days): $4.95 | [1 GB a day for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-1gbday): $12.25 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-5gb-30days): $8.24 | [20 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-20gb-30days): $19.08 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-10gb-30days): $15.04 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-1gbday): $52.50 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How Russia compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $1.65 per GB, Russia is cheaper than 60% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Türkiye](https://esimnest.com/turkey/) | $0.47 | $0.72 | 46 |
| [Marie-Galante](https://esimnest.com/gp-mg/) | $1.56 | $1.61 | 12 |
| [Armenia](https://esimnest.com/armenia/) | $0.47 | $1.62 | 26 |
| Russia | $0.47 | $1.65 | 12 |
| [New Caledonia](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/) | $30.23 | $25.61 | 11 |

## Plans (25)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Russia 100MB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-100mb-7days) | Russia | 100 MB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $0.47 |
| [Russia 500MB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-500mb-7days) | Russia | 500 MB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $1.00 |
| [Russia 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-500mbday) | Russia | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | No | $1.06/day |
| [Russia 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-1gbday) | Russia | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $1.75/day |
| [Russia 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-1gb-7days) | Russia | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $1.86 |
| [Russia 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-2gbday) | Russia | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $3.29/day |
| [Russia 3GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-3gb-15days) | Russia | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $4.95 |
| [Russia 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-3gb-30days) | Russia | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $5.26 |
| [Russia 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-5gb-30days) | Russia | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $8.24 |
| [Russia 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-10gb-30days) | Russia | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $15.04 |
| [Russia 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-20gb-30days) | Russia | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $19.08 |
| [Russia 50GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-russia-50gb-30days-2) | Russia | 50 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $55.04 |
| [Global 300MB 3 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-300-mb-3-days) | 192 countries | 300 MB | 3 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.56 |
| [Global 200MB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-200-mb-30-days-3) | 192 countries | 200 MB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.11 |
| [Global 1GB 5 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-5-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 5 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [Global 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-7-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.99 |
| [Global 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-15-days-6) | 192 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.42 |
| [Global 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-days-4) | 192 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.45 |
| [Global 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global 5GB 60 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-60-days-4) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $38.54 |
| [Global 10GB 180 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-180-days-4) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $57.00 |
| [Global 20GB 365 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-365-days-4) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $66.00 |
| [Global 60GB 125 Days](https://esimnest.com/russia/#plan-discover-global-60-gb-125-days) | 139 countries | 60 GB | 125 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $169.00 |

## Mobile networks in Russia

- beeline (4G)
- Beeline (4G)
- MegaFon (5G)
- MTS (4G)
- Tele2 (5G)

## eSIM for Russia: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Russia?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Russia, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Russia cost?

Plans for Russia start at $0.47. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $12.25: 1 GB a day for 7 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Russia?

Yes, 3 plans have unlimited data, from $1.06. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Russia valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 7 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Russia?

The plans for Russia use 4G/LTE networks.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Russia?

eSIMs for Russia are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### Is a regional plan cheaper than a Russia plan?

Regional plans that include Russia cost a typical $3.30 per GB, against $1.65 for plans made for Russia. A regional plan makes sense if you visit more than one country; for Russia alone, compare both in the table.