Travel Data Calculator

Calculate how much eSIM data you need based on your usage habits.

Trip Duration (days)

Quick Presets

Daily Usage

Google Maps / Navigation0 hours/day

Social Media (Instagram, TikTok)0 hours/day

Messaging (WhatsApp, WeChat)0 hours/day

Web Browsing0 hours/day

Email0 hours/day

Video Streaming (SD 480p)0 hours/day

Video Streaming (HD 1080p)0 hours/day

Music Streaming0 hours/day

Video Calls (Zoom, FaceTime)0 hours/day

Photo Uploads (iCloud, Google)0 hours/day

Recommended Data Plan

Daily Estimate

0 MB

7-Day Total

0 MB

Recommendation

1 GB plan

* Includes 20% buffer. Actual usage may vary based on network quality and app versions.

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Data Usage by App — Quick Reference

Activity	Per Hour	Typical Daily
Google Maps	5–15 MB	30–50 MB
Social Media	100–200 MB	150–500 MB
Messaging	20–40 MB	30–100 MB
Web Browsing	40–80 MB	60–200 MB
Video (SD)	500–700 MB	1–2 GB
Video (HD)	2–3 GB	4–6 GB
Music Streaming	50–100 MB	100–200 MB
Video Calls	500–800 MB	0.5–1.5 GB

Frequently Asked Questions

How much data does Google Maps use while traveling?: Google Maps uses about 5–15 MB per hour of active navigation. Download offline maps before your trip to reduce data usage by up to 90%. A typical day of sightseeing with maps uses 30–50 MB.
How much data do I need for a 7-day trip?: Most travelers use 3–5 GB for a 7-day trip with moderate social media, maps, and messaging. Light users need only 1–2 GB, while heavy users streaming video may need 10+ GB. Use our calculator above for a personalized estimate.
Does WhatsApp use a lot of data?: Text messaging on WhatsApp uses very little data — about 1 KB per message. Voice calls use 0.5–1 MB per minute, and video calls use 5–8 MB per minute. Sending photos uses 80–200 KB each. A full day of active WhatsApp use typically consumes 50–100 MB.
Should I buy more data than I think I need?: Yes, we recommend adding a 20% buffer (already included in our calculator). Background app refreshes, system updates, and unexpected video calls can add up. It's better to have slightly more data than to run out mid-trip. Most eSIM plans also allow easy top-ups if needed.

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Activity

Per Hour

Typical Daily

Google Maps

5–15 MB

30–50 MB

Social Media

100–200 MB

150–500 MB

Messaging

20–40 MB

30–100 MB

Web Browsing

40–80 MB

60–200 MB

Video (SD)

500–700 MB

1–2 GB

Video (HD)

2–3 GB

4–6 GB

Music Streaming

50–100 MB

100–200 MB

Video Calls

500–800 MB

0.5–1.5 GB

Frequently Asked Questions

How much data does Google Maps use while traveling?

Google Maps uses about 5–15 MB per hour of active navigation. Download offline maps before your trip to reduce data usage by up to 90%. A typical day of sightseeing with maps uses 30–50 MB.

How much data do I need for a 7-day trip?

Most travelers use 3–5 GB for a 7-day trip with moderate social media, maps, and messaging. Light users need only 1–2 GB, while heavy users streaming video may need 10+ GB. Use our calculator above for a personalized estimate.

Does WhatsApp use a lot of data?

Text messaging on WhatsApp uses very little data — about 1 KB per message. Voice calls use 0.5–1 MB per minute, and video calls use 5–8 MB per minute. Sending photos uses 80–200 KB each. A full day of active WhatsApp use typically consumes 50–100 MB.

Should I buy more data than I think I need?

Yes, we recommend adding a 20% buffer (already included in our calculator). Background app refreshes, system updates, and unexpected video calls can add up. It's better to have slightly more data than to run out mid-trip. Most eSIM plans also allow easy top-ups if needed.