The cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile is HelloRoam at $2.15 per GB: $42.99 for 20 GB on WOM 5G, with 6 plans from $4.49 for 1 GB and $14.98 at 5 GB against Airalo at $15.50. Holafly's 5-day unlimited plan costs $12.90, fewer dollars up front on a short trip.
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Key takeaway
This page compares 6 priced eSIM plans for Chile across WOM. HelloRoam's own Chile eSIM starts at $4.49 for 1 GB.
HelloRoam at $14.98 for 5 GB against Airalo at $15.50 in Chile
eSIM provider comparison for Chile. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$14.98
WOM
4.9/5
Lowest per-GB rate
Airalo
$15.50
200+ countries
4.5/5
Most destinations
Holafly
Unlimited
160 countries
4.2/5
Heavy users
Our top 3 picks for Chile
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Chile, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
HelloRoam
Lowest per GB
$14.98
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Lowest price per GB, fast activation, Chile coverage on WOM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile at $2.15/GB, and it roams on WOM, the one Chilean carrier that opens 5G to international eSIM visitors. WOM holds 5G spectrum across the Santiago and Valparaiso metro areas. Entel has the deepest national reach, including Atacama and Patagonia, but sells no international e-sim access in 2026.
Movistar and Claro cover similar urban territory without international eSIM provisioning. Your WOM eSIM registers at SCL on arrival without manual network selection.
Coverage analysis
WOM 5G covers Santiago (all 34 communes including Las Condes, Providencia, and Miraflores), Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, and San Pedro de Atacama town. The Route 68 highway between Santiago and Valparaiso has continuous WOM 4G. San Pedro de Atacama and the Atacama Desert valleys have 4G in town but no coverage at ALMA Observatory or Valle de la Luna at night.
The Carretera Austral south of Chaiten drops to 3G or no signal for long stretches. Torres del Paine National Park has no mobile coverage from any carrier.
Activation
Install your eSIM before landing at SCL (Arturo Merino Benitez Airport). Scan the QR code in Settings, then Mobile Data, then Add eSIM. WOM registers the profile on arrival, so Uber and Cabify work from the terminal on 5G.
Tethering is active on all 6 plans. Download offline Google Maps for Patagonia before departing Punta Arenas, because Torres del Paine has no cellular coverage from any carrier.
Data usage tips
Uber Chile uses under 15 MB per trip in Santiago. GetYourGuide for Atacama desert tours downloads 50 MB offline and runs on near-zero data thereafter. The Sky Airline app for domestic flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas uses 30 MB.
Budget 400-600 MB per day in Santiago. Atacama stargazing tour apps for ALMA and San Pedro work offline after a 40 MB download. Video calls over Zoom use 1-2 GB per hour.
eSIM plan pricing in Chile
Chile eSIM plans sit mid-range for South America. The 1 GB 7-day plan costs $4.49. Three GB over 30 days runs $9.54, which is $3.18/GB.
Five GB costs $14.98, or $3.00/GB. Ten GB hits $27.32. The 20 GB plan at $42.99 sets the floor rate of $2.15/GB across 6 plans, and a 2 GB per day option costs $5.78.
For a two-week Santiago and Valparaiso trip the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile is HelloRoam's 20 GB plan at $42.99, and its 5 GB plan at $14.98 undercuts Airalo's $15.50 at the same size. Search for a Chile e SIM and you land on the same 6 WOM tiers.
Why HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile at $2.15/GB
Chile 20GB 30Days
WOM (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$42.99
20 GB · 30 days
Per GB$2.15
TetheringYes
NetworkWOM
Chile 10GB 30Days
WOM (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$27.32
10 GB · 30 days
Per GB$2.73
TetheringYes
NetworkWOM
Chile 5GB 30Days
WOM (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$14.98
5 GB · 30 days
Per GB$3.00
TetheringYes
NetworkWOM
Chile 3GB 30Days
WOM (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$9.54
3 GB · 30 days
Per GB$3.18
TetheringYes
NetworkWOM
Chile 1GB 7Days
WOM (5G)7 daysTop-up available
$4.49
1 GB · 7 days
Per GB$4.49
TetheringYes
NetworkWOM
All eSIM plans for Chile. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Chile 20GB 30Days ⭐
WOM
30 days / 20 GB
$42.99
Chile 10GB 30Days
WOM
30 days / 10 GB
$27.32
Chile 5GB 30Days
WOM
30 days / 5 GB
$14.98
Chile 3GB 30Days
WOM
30 days / 3 GB
$9.54
Chile 1GB 7Days
WOM
7 days / 1 GB
$4.49
Chile 2GB/Day
WOM
1 day / 2 GB per day
$5.78
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
Questions about Chile eSIMs
What is the best eSIM for Chile?
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The cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile is HelloRoam at $2.15/GB on the 20 GB plan, and its 5 GB plan costs $14.98 against Airalo at $15.50. All 6 Chile plans run on WOM 5G with hotspot sharing included and top-up available. Holafly charges $12.90 for 5 days of unlimited data, which costs fewer dollars if your trip is short.
How much does an eSIM for Chile cost?
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HelloRoam prices 6 Chile plans from $4.49 for 1 GB on WOM 5G. Five GB costs $14.98 and 10 GB runs $27.32. The 20 GB plan hits $42.99, which works out to the floor rate of $2.15/GB. A 2 GB per day option costs $5.78. Airalo charges $15.50 for 5 GB in Chile, and all prices were verified in May 2026.
How do I activate an eSIM in Chile?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. A Chile eSIM installs from a QR code with no store visit. Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, then Add eSIM, then scan. WOM registers the profile on arrival at SCL, and Uber works from the arrivals terminal on 5G. Tethering switches on with the plan across all 6 tiers. Download Patagonia offline maps before you leave Santiago.
How much data do I need in Chile?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. A 7-day Santiago and Valparaiso trip uses 4-5 GB: Uber, maps, and Instagram at roughly 700 MB per day. An Atacama Desert week adds 2-3 GB in San Pedro town but near-zero data in the desert itself. Patagonia trekkers spend 5-10 days without signal; budget 3-4 GB total for covered travel days only.
Which networks do eSIMs use in Chile?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. Chile eSIMs connect to WOM on 5G. WOM covers Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and San Pedro de Atacama town on 5G and 4G. Entel has deeper Patagonia reach but sells no international eSIM access in 2026, and Movistar and Claro carry no visitor eSIM either. Your WOM profile registers at SCL without manual network selection.
What is mobile coverage like in Torres del Paine?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. Torres del Paine National Park has zero mobile coverage from WOM and every other Chilean carrier, so buy data for the covered half of a Patagonia trip only. Signal ends near Puerto Natales, 80 km from the park entrance. Download offline maps for the W Trek and O Trek before departing Punta Arenas, and expect no data for 5 days on the circuit.
What is mobile coverage like in the Atacama Desert?
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WOM 4G covers San Pedro de Atacama town fully, and a HelloRoam eSIM roams on WOM, so the town is inside coverage. The Valle de la Luna and salt flat routes hold 4G within 15 km of San Pedro, then drop to no signal at ALMA Observatory and the remote geysers. Download offline maps for the valley before day tours depart.
Does my phone support eSIM in Chile?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer all support eSIM in Chile. Your device must be carrier-unlocked before it will take a WOM profile. Dual-SIM models keep your home number active alongside Chile data on WOM 5G. Confirm eSIM support in Settings, then General, then About before you buy any of the 6 plans.
Can I use a Chile eSIM for hotspot tethering?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. All 6 Chile eSIM plans include hotspot tethering. Share WOM 5G with a laptop in Santiago co-working spaces or Valparaiso cafes. Tethering on the 10 GB plan at $27.32 handles 3-4 remote workdays of video calls. The daily plan at $5.78 provides 2 GB of full-speed data before speed reduction.
Is a Chile eSIM better than a local SIM?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Chile. A Chile eSIM installs before departure and needs no registration paperwork, while a local WOM SIM card means a store visit with your passport. The 6 plans run $4.49 to $42.99, all on WOM 5G. A local SIM gives access to Entel's deeper Patagonia coverage, which matters for long-stay trekkers heading south of Puerto Natales.
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