Best eSIM for Bulgaria (2026)
Compare prepaid eSIM data plans for Bulgaria side by side. Every plan installs on your phone before you fly, connects automatically on arrival, and costs a fraction of international roaming.
Right now there are 8 prepaid eSIM plans for Bulgaria, priced from $0.97 to $48.40. The strongest value is the 50 GB / 30 Days plan at $36.30 — roughly $0.73 per GB. Every plan runs on Bulgaria's local networks, including A1, Vivacom, Telenor.
Our picks
Cheapest plan
1 GB · 7 Days
$0.97
$0.97 per GB
Best value per GB
50 GB · 30 Days
$36.30
$0.73 per GB
How to choose the right plan
- Light use — maps, messaging and browsing — needs about 1 GB per day.
- Heavy use — social video, streaming or hotspotting a laptop — plan for 2-3 GB per day or pick the largest plan.
- Match the validity to your trip length, with a day or two of buffer for delays.
How activation works
- Buy the plan and receive your eSIM by email within minutes.
- Install it from your phone settings while still at home — no store visit, no plastic SIM.
- Land in Bulgaria, enable the eSIM line, and you are online before leaving the airport.
All Bulgaria eSIM plans
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If you add Istanbul or Bucharest, read the list. Those are normal overland ideas and separate SKUs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Bulgaria cost?
There are currently 8 prepaid plans for Bulgaria, ranging from $0.97 for a small starter package up to $48.40 for the largest option. Prices are one-off purchases — no subscription and no hidden roaming charges.
Which Bulgaria eSIM offers the best value?
Measured by price per gigabyte, the best deal right now is the 50 GB plan valid for 30 Days at $36.30 — about $0.73 per GB. It is the plan we would recommend for most trips to Bulgaria.
Which networks does a Bulgaria eSIM connect to?
Our Bulgaria plans connect to local networks such as A1, Vivacom, Telenor — the same infrastructure domestic SIM cards use, so coverage matches what locals get.
Are the plans 4G or 5G?
Speeds depend on the plan and your location: most Bulgaria plans include 4G/LTE, and many support 5G where the local network provides it. Each plan's supported speed is shown in the comparison above.
