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PikoeSIM vs Airalo vs Saily vs Nomad for South Korea eSIM

17 October 2026By PikoeSIM3 min read

A dated USD price comparison of fixed-data South Korea eSIM plans from PikoeSIM, Airalo, Saily and Nomad, with exact-match results and plan counts.

PikoeSIM publishes this comparison and sells one of the products compared.

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Same data, same validity

The table pairs each rival offer with the PikoeSIM plan matching its data amount and validity, priced in provider-published USD as listed on 2026-10-17.

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South Korea · identical data and validity · USD · 17 October 2026
Total data	Validity	PikoeSIM	Airalo	Saily	Nomad
1 GB	7 days	$0.79	—	$3.99	$4.00
3 GB	30 days	$1.41	—	$8.99	$8.00
5 GB	15 days	$2.14	$10.50	—	—
5 GB	30 days	$2.92	$11.00	$10.99	$10.00
10 GB	30 days	$4.59	$19.00	$18.99	$18.00
20 GB	30 days	$6.70	$30.00	$29.99	$28.00
50 GB	30 days	$17.69	$49.00	—	$39.00

A dash means no same-data, same-validity PikoeSIM combination was recorded; the next section covers those offers.

Longer-validity alternatives

Seven rival offers had no exact match. Each still had a same-data PikoeSIM option with longer validity, and all seven alternatives cost less than the rival package.

Same total data · different validity · USD · 17 October 2026
Provider	Data	Rival plan	PikoeSIM alternative
Airalo	1 GB	3 days $4.00	7 days $0.79
Airalo	3 GB	3 days $8.00	30 days $1.41
Airalo	3 GB	7 days $9.00	30 days $1.41
Airalo	5 GB	7 days $10.00	15 days $2.14
Airalo	10 GB	7 days $18.00	20 days $3.52
Airalo	10 GB	15 days $18.50	20 days $3.52
Airalo	20 GB	15 days $29.00	20 days $6.61

For each unmatched offer we chose the lowest-priced PikoeSIM plan matching its data and offering more days; at equal price and equivalent recorded terms, the longest validity wins.

Plan counts compared

PikoeSIM listed 58 fixed data plans, Airalo 12, Saily 5 and Nomad 6; top up bundles and unlimited packages were excluded. More rows only help when one fits your data need and trip length.

South Korea · fixed-data options · 17 October 2026
Provider	Distinct data + validity options
PikoeSIM	58
Airalo	12
Saily	5
Nomad	6

Two buying checks

At 7 days, 750 MB costs $0.69, below the $0.97 500 MB plan. 3 GB for 1 day is $1.18 against $1.41 for 30 days — $0.23 more buys 29 extra days.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul. Photo by Huy Hung Trinh / Unsplash.

PikoeSIM

PikoeSIM's 58 South Korea data plans run from $0.69 (750 MB, 7 days) to $59.51 (100 GB, 60 days). Advertised networks include LG U+ 5G and SKTelecom 5G, with hotspot listed as supported.

Airalo

Airalo's 12 fixed-data offers run from $4 (1 GB, 3 days) to $49 (50 GB, 30 days). At 20 GB for 30 days it asks $30 against PikoeSIM's $6.70.

Saily

Saily's five fixed offers run from $3.99 (1 GB, 7 days) to $29.99 (20 GB, 30 days). Its smallest plan, 1 GB over 7 days, costs $3.99 versus PikoeSIM's $0.79.

Nomad

Nomad lists six fixed offers from $4 to $39; its 50 GB, 30-day plan at $39 compares with PikoeSIM's $17.69, and its 10 GB, 30-day plan is discounted from $20 to $18.

The full PikoeSIM catalogue

All 58 recorded PikoeSIM packages appear below, from 100 MB for 7 days to 100 GB for 60 days. The 100 MB option is a small starter, not a 1 GB equivalent.

58 PikoeSIM plans · full USD catalog

PikoeSIM · plan catalog · USD · 17 October 2026
Total data	Validity	Selling price	Plan
100 MB100 MB 7-day plan starts at installation. Install near departure.	7 days	$0.73Regular $0.97 Automatic discount	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Installation Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
500 MB	7 days	$0.97	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
750 MB	7 days	$0.69	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
1 GB	7 days	$0.79	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
2 GB	15 days	$1.34	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
2 GB	20 days	$1.69	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
2 GB	30 days	$1.34	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
3 GB	1 day	$1.18	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
3 GB	5 days	$1.43	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
3 GB	15 days	$2.00	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
3 GB	20 days	$2.15	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
3 GB	30 days	$1.41	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
4 GB	20 days	$2.49	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
4 GB	30 days	$2.27	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	5 days	$2.58	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	10 days	$2.99	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	15 days	$2.14	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	20 days	$2.92	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	21 days	$4.09	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
5 GB	30 days	$2.92	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
10 GB	10 days	$4.62	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
10 GB	20 days	$3.52	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
10 GB	30 days	$4.59	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
12 GB	20 days	$4.59	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
12 GB	30 days	$5.59	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
14 GB	20 days	$5.41	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
14 GB	30 days	$5.92	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
15 GB	15 days	$10.78	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
15 GB	20 days	$5.64	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
15 GB	30 days	$6.05	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
16 GB	20 days	$5.94	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
16 GB	30 days	$5.88	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
18 GB	20 days	$5.97	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
18 GB	30 days	$6.14	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
20 GB	20 days	$6.61	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
20 GB	30 days	$6.70	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
30 GB	20 days	$11.45	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
30 GB	30 days	$11.45	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
30 GB	60 days	$18.42	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
32 GB	20 days	$14.58	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
32 GB	30 days	$12.28	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
35 GB	20 days	$12.39	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
35 GB	30 days	$13.04	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
38 GB	20 days	$12.54	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
38 GB	30 days	$13.82	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
40 GB	20 days	$31.72	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
40 GB	30 days	$14.35	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
42 GB	20 days	$27.50	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
42 GB	30 days	$14.88	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
45 GB	20 days	$20.63	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
45 GB	30 days	$15.94	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
48 GB	20 days	$27.38	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
48 GB	30 days	$16.70	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
50 GB	15 days	$19.09	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
50 GB	20 days	$19.86	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
50 GB	30 days	$17.69	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
50 GB	90 days	$28.36	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days
100 GB	60 days	$59.51	View plan Plan details Listed networks LG U+ 5G / SKTelecom 5G Validity starts First Network Connection Hotspot Supported Coverage South Korea Pre-install window 180 days

How prices were checked

Prices shown are from PikoeSIM's USD catalogue and each rival's published USD listings, recorded on 2026-10-17. Automatic public discounts are included; no coupons, referral credit, cashback or loyalty rewards were applied.

Frequently asked questions

Are PikoeSIM's South Korea data plans cheaper when data and validity match?

On 2026-10-17, all 16 exact data-and-validity matches were cheaper on PikoeSIM; 50 GB for 30 days costs $17.69 versus $39 on Nomad and $49 on Airalo. Recommendations reflect prices recorded that day, not future prices.

Does the data allowance reset each day?

No — the listed GB is a fixed total for the entire validity, never a daily reset. Recorded durations skip 14 days, so a 2 weeks trip fits the 15-day tier.

When does validity start on PikoeSIM's South Korea plans?

Most packages begin at first network connection in South Korea; only the 100 MB, 7-day plan starts at installation, so install it no earlier than one day before travel.

Sources & useful links

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