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🇧🇷 eSIM for Brazil
Brazil is big, and so are the roaming charges from most home carriers. A data eSIM keeps maps, Uber and translation working from Rio to the Amazon gateway cities.
Brazil eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for Brazil, from $3.77 for 1 GB per day (1 day) up to 50 GB over 180 days at $192.43. The best value per gigabyte is 20 GB total for 30 days at $45.10 ($2.25). It connects to Claro, TIM and Vivo with 5G on some plans. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Brazil, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G, 3G/4G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.77 | $3.77 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $5.41 | $5.41 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $12.60 | $6.15 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $2.63 | $7.89 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $2.63 | $7.89 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $2.66 | $7.99 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $2.35 | $11.77 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $2.63 | $13.16 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $2.34 | $23.37 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 10 GB | $2.73 | $27.26 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up availableBest value | 30 days | 20 GB | $2.25 | $45.10 |
| 50 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 50 GB | $3.85 | $192.43 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Brazil eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Brazil eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $5.41 |
| One week Brazil eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $7.89 |
| Two weeks Brazil eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $13.16 |
| A month Brazil eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $23.37 |
Using your eSIM in Brazil
Claro, TIM and Vivo are the operators listed on our Brazil plans; you do not choose between them, the phone does. 13 of the 14 plans list 5G and the rest are 4G — the app shows the speed on each plan before you pay.
The smallest plan is 500 MB over 1 day ($6.15); the largest is 50 GB over 180 days ($192.43). Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Brazil
- Coverage is good in cities and along the coast; the interior, the Pantanal and the Amazon are thin beyond the towns.
- Uber and 99 are everywhere in cities and need data to book; many locals pay by PIX, which visitors cannot usually use, so keep a card.
- Heading on to Argentina? The South American routes are a good case for the Global plan.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Brazil.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Brazil
How much does an eSIM for Brazil cost?
Plans start at $3.77. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Brazil eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Brazil?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Brazil. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 50 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Brazil eSIM use?
It connects to Claro, TIM and Vivo and picks the strongest available network automatically. 13 of the 14 plans support 5G; the rest run on 4G/LTE.
Do I get a Brazil phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Brazil?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 20 GB total for 30 days at $45.10 ($2.25); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.