NNomad vs MayaM
Which travel eSIM is cheaper? We compared the total trip price of Nomad and Maya in the 143 destinations both cover, using today's prices.
Prices checked 6 October 2026
The short answer
For a typical one-week trip, Nomad was cheaper in more destinations: 83 of the 143 countries both cover.
Nomad cheaper in 83 · Maya in 60
Nomad cheaper in 1 · Maya in 142
Nomad cheaper in 140 · Maya in 3
Each trip is priced the cheapest way each provider allows: the right plan size, extra plans if one is not enough, or a mix of unlimited passes.
Price for one week by destination
Prices in US dollars. One week with moderate use (about 5.6 GB). The cheaper provider is highlighted. Tap a price to open that plan page.
Japan
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
France
Italy
Spain
Pakistan
Indonesia
South Korea
MexicoShow all 143 destinations
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Rwanda
Réunion
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
ZambiaHow Nomad and Maya differ
- Nomad covers 156 of our 158 destinations, with fixed data plans in 156 destinations and unlimited plans in 68.
- Maya covers 145, with unlimited data plans in 145 destinations (no fixed data plans).
- Nomad covers 13 destinations that Maya does not; Maya covers 2 that Nomad does not.
Nomad eSIM is run by LotusFlare.
For the cheapest price, open your destination's page: it compares all 7 providers for your exact trip length and data use, not only these two.
Nomad vs Maya: questions
Is Nomad cheaper than Maya?
It depends on the destination and the trip. In our check on 6 October 2026, for a one-week trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), Nomad was cheaper in 83 and Maya in 60 of the 143 destinations both cover. For two weeks of heavy use, Nomad was cheaper in 1 and Maya in 142.
Which has unlimited data, Nomad or Maya?
Nomad and Maya both sell unlimited plans. Unlimited plans usually have a fair use limit, after which speed is reduced.
Which covers more countries, Nomad or Maya?
Of the 158 destinations we compare, Nomad covers 156 and Maya covers 145. Both cover 143.
Can I use Nomad and Maya on the same phone?
Yes. Most eSIM phones can store several eSIMs, so you can install both and switch between them in your phone settings. Only one is usually active for data at a time.