Plan size: how many GB do you need?
Count the days, then the habits. A phone used for maps, messaging and browsing needs roughly 150–400 MB a day; social video feeds, streaming and video calls each add hundreds of MB to over a GB a day; a laptop on the hotspot can add several GB. These guides size weekends, 10-day trips and months, and check daily-cap plans.
What does 1 GB of data actually get you? Hours by app, then 5 and 10 GB
1 GB is 100+ hours of navigation, 23 hours of Spotify Normal, 6 hours of Netflix Save Data or under 2 hours of a Zoom video call. Tables for 1, 5, 10 GB.
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Is 1 GB a day enough when you travel?
1 GB a day covers maps, messaging, browsing, music and some social video. It runs short with long video calls, streaming or a laptop on hotspot.
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How much data do you need for 10 days abroad?
Ten days abroad: about 2–4 GB for light phone use, 5–9 GB for typical use, 10–20 GB with daily calls or streaming, more with a laptop.
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How much mobile data do you need for a month abroad?
A month abroad: about 5–10 GB with good Wi-Fi, 15–26 GB for typical phone use, 65 GB or more for remote work on a phone hotspot. Profiles and method.
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Is 3 GB enough for a week abroad?
3 GB over 7 days is about 430 MB a day: enough for maps, messaging, browsing and light social use, too little for daily streaming or video calls.
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How much data do you need for a weekend trip?
A 2–3 day city break usually needs 0.5–1.5 GB on a phone, 2–3 GB with social video or streaming. Example weekends and the arrival-day spike.
Read the guide →Reference: data by trip length and profile
| Trip | Light (Wi-Fi evenings) | Typical phone use | Daily video or calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | ≈ 0.6 GB | ≈ 1.3 GB | ≈ 1.9–3 GB |
| One week | ≈ 1.3–2.6 GB | ≈ 3.7–6.6 GB | ≈ 6.6–13 GB |
| 10 days | ≈ 1.9–3.7 GB | ≈ 5.3–9.4 GB | ≈ 9.4–19 GB |
| 30 days | ≈ 4.5–9.5 GB | ≈ 15–26 GB | ≈ 37–49 GB |
From the guide archive
- 5 GB vs 10 GB eSIM for Seven Daysguide
- Is 1 GB Enough for Google Maps and WhatsApp on Holiday?guide
- One gigabyte per day versus 14 gigabytes totalguide
- Daily Data Cap vs Total Data Pool: The Differenceguide
- How Much Data for a Week in Japan?guide
- How Much Data for Two Weeks in Europe?guide
- How Much Data for Dubai in Five Days?guide
- How Much eSIM Data Do I Need for Travel? A Measurable Methodguide
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 GB a day enough?
For sightseeing days with maps, messaging, browsing and some social media, usually yes. Not for daily long video calls, hours of streaming or a laptop on the hotspot.
How much buffer should I add?
About 15–20% on top of the top of your estimated range, for arrival days and surprises.
Is it better to buy more GB than I need?
It is safer to size from the top of your range. If the plan supports top-ups you can start smaller, but running out mid-trip is more hassle than a slightly bigger plan.