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El Salvador

SIM PRICES IN EL SALVADOR

The country of volcanoes, surf spots, and Mayan ruins


Notes and Tips

-Sim cards cost 1-2 USD(Included in below prices). It comes empty. Then you need to top up your card to buy plans. They are available in Airport.
-Plans are usually cheaper than eSIM.

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Various Tourist/Prepaid Sim Cards and Plans in El Salvador (City Center)

San Salvador Airport (SAL)

Provider: Claro

Price

11 $

Data

10 GB

Call

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Text

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Validity

30 Days

San Salvador Airport (SAL)

Provider: Claro

Price

5 $

Data

4 GB

Call

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Text

-

Validity

8 Days

City Center

Provider: Movistar

Price

4 $

Data

Unlimited GB

Call

Unlimited

Text

Unlimited

Validity

4 Days

SimPathica advises you to compare the prices of eSIMs and physical SIM cards to find the perfect plan for your visit. Don’t forget to check if your phone supports eSIM. Below, you can find more information about eSIMs and a referral link to eligible phones.

General Notes

• The information on this website is published in JUNE 2024. Updates will be stated separately in the countries where updates are made.
• Before buying an eSIM or physical SIM, ensure that your phone is UNLOCKED for different providers. If you bought your phone from a carrier through their yearly plans, checking this allowance would be wise.
• 90%  of the countries require travel documents (passport or ID) when registering SIM cards. Be prepared to provide the necessary documentation.
• Always ensure your SIM card is working before leaving the store.
• Keep in mind that some stores only accept cash or certain credit cards. You might need to change currency at the airport, which is not preferable due to the high commissions.
• Phones use three different sizes of SIM cards. Be sure that the stores provide you with 3-in-1 SIM cards.
• Generally, airports are more expensive than city centers. Compare the prices and make your decision according to your needs and budget.
• Avoid strangers selling SIM cards. Try to buy from shops and official stores.
• On this website, we try to choose basic and comprehensive SIM plans for your consideration. All prices are converted to USD for your convenience and to avoid the effects of inflation.
• Sources of information on this website: carriers' official websites, travel bloggers, forums, airport websites, and our own experiences.
Disclaimer: The prices and the plans in this website can change. These changes are not controlled by Simpathica and are not in our responsibility. We genuinely believe that there will be no big differences. With your feedback, we try to keep our website up-to-date with the most recent plans and prices. Therefore, This website will perform its main duty to give you an idea about the prices.  Please don't hesitate to contact us below to report price changes.

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