Airalo
$30.00 5 GB · 7 days
See planAiralo or Saily: our take
The table compares each provider's plan for a typical trip. The ranking uses the same formula as the rest of the site: price first, then network, hotspot use and range of options.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Airalo vs Saily: which eSIM for Cape Verde?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (46)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $22.00 | $7.33 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $24.00 | $8.00 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $47.00 | $4.70 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $32.00 | $6.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $48.00 | $4.80 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $35.00 | $7.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $49.00 | $4.90 |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $28.99 | $9.66 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $42.99 | $8.60 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $11.28 | $11.28 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $20.88 | $6.96 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $34.80 | $6.96 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $54.00 | $5.40 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $13.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $26.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $39.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $52.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $66.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $79.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $92.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $98.86 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $105.30 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $111.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $118.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $124.66 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $131.10 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $137.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $144.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $149.18 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $154.37 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $159.55 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $164.74 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $169.92 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $175.10 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $180.29 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $185.47 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $190.66 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $195.84 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $201.02 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $206.21 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $211.39 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $216.58 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $221.76 | — |
Full ranking
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8.1out of 10
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5.9out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Airalo or Saily: which should I pick in Cape Verde?
It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. The table compares both providers' plans for a typical trip; sort it by what matters to you.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Cape Verde?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $30.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.