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Airalo vs Nomad: which travel eSIM is better for Singaporeans?

Airalo and Nomad are the two travel eSIMs most Singaporean travellers shortlist. Airalo wins on sheer country coverage; Nomad tends to win on price for a single, known destination. Here is how they compare on the things that matter for a typical trip out of Changi.

Side by side

AiraloNomad
Starting priceS$6.50S$8.00
Pricing modelprepaidprepaid
Coverage200+ countries and regions170+ countries and regions
Plan validity7 to 30 days, depending on package7 to 30 days, depending on package

Verdict: Airalo for most Singaporeans

For most Singaporean travellers Airalo is the safer default thanks to its wider coverage — but if you know exactly where you are going, check Nomad's larger bundles and current promos, which often come in cheaper per GB.

Airalo

What’s good

  • Widest country coverage of any travel eSIM — useful for multi-country Asia trips.
  • Cheap small plans make it easy to try without overcommitting.
  • Well-polished app with easy top-ups while you travel.

Worth noting

  • Data-only — no local phone number for calls or SMS.
  • Per-GB cost on small single-country plans is higher than buying a larger bundle.
  • Speeds can drop to throttled rates once a plan's data is used up.

Nomad

What’s good

  • Often the lowest per-GB price on larger single-country bundles.
  • Runs frequent promotions that can undercut Airalo.
  • Clean app with clear data tracking.

Worth noting

  • Data-only — no local phone number.
  • Slightly narrower country coverage than Airalo.
  • Promo pricing makes it worth checking the current rate before each trip.

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