The best eSIM for Bali is the one that matches your trip, so here is how to work that out

Compare our Bali plan types

Most comparison articles quote one plan from each provider. That is convenient for the writer and not much use to you, because the right plan depends on your trip.

Our Indonesia range covers Bali and includes fixed data, daily high-speed and unlimited plans. The tables below compare fixed and daily options. For the newer unlimited range, read our Bali unlimited guide and check the Indonesia plan selector for today’s durations, prices and terms. Prices are in Australian dollars.

Fixed data. You buy an amount and use it across the validity period.

Daily high speed. You get an allowance every 24 hours rather than one pool.

The first draft caught a pricing inversion in that table. We fixed it before publishing and then swept every comparable variation in the live catalogue. No smaller plan now costs more than a strictly larger, otherwise comparable option on the same product.

How to pick, in about a minute

Work out roughly how much data you use at home in two weeks, then halve your worry. Most people overestimate. Maps, messaging and socials are small. Streaming video and video calls are what actually consume data.

If you are on a normal two week holiday, the 10GB over 30 days at A$17.95 is the plan that suits most people. The extra validity is useful because it starts when you connect in Indonesia rather than when you buy.

If you are there under a week and will be posting a lot, look at the daily plans. Five gigabytes a day for seven days at A$47.19 is a lot of headroom.

If you are staying a month or working remotely, 20GB at A$24.95 or 50GB at A$49.95 are the sensible rungs.

If you already have a plan and just want a safety net, 1GB over 7 days at A$4.95 does that job.

We have a longer walkthrough with real usage figures in how much data you need for Bali and Indonesia.

What to check on any provider, including us

This is the part that actually helps you compare, because it applies to every option and does not go stale the moment someone changes a price.

1. What currency you are charged in. Airalo served Australian dollars when we checked from an Australian browser on 1 September 2026. Ubigi served US dollars in our separate capture. Check what your own checkout says before you pay. Ours is Australian dollars throughout.
2. What happens when an allowance is used. Fixed, daily high-speed and unlimited plans can work differently. Check the exact option’s allowance period, speed terms, reload rules and hotspot conditions. Do not assume every unlimited plan has a daily fair-use threshold.
3. How long you have to use it. Most travel eSIMs have a window between buying and first connecting, after which the plan expires unused. If you are buying well ahead of your trip, this matters more than the price.
4. Which network you will be on. Not every provider publishes it, and where it is published it is usually per plan rather than per brand. On our Indonesia plans, network information is shown on the plan itself where our supplier evidence supports it, so check the exact plan you are buying rather than assuming it carries across the range.
5. Whether hotspot use is allowed. If you are sharing with a partner or a laptop, this can matter more than the price. Some providers cap tethering separately from the plan’s data.

The alternatives, and what actually separates them

We could verify Airalo’s Australian prices directly. Their Standard tab listed 10GB over 30 days for A$30.00, against our A$17.95. Their Unlimited tab ran from A$16.00 for three days to A$98.50 for thirty days. Those are different plan shapes, so compare the fixed plan directly and read the fair-use rule before comparing unlimited with a data allowance. Other provider prices are not tabulated where we did not have an Australian capture.

Airalo is the largest catalogue in the category. Unlimited is the first tab on its Indonesia page, but the Standard tab also carried fixed-data plans in Australian dollars when we checked. They name a Hutchison network with an indication of at least one other, which is more transparency than most.

If you are comparing Ubigi for Bali, check the exact plan’s high-speed allowance, reduced speed and allowance period. Check its current reload and reinstallation rules too. Compare those terms with the other plan you are considering, rather than treating one policy as a category-wide winner.

For SimCorner, check the current Bali offer, whether it is a physical SIM or eSIM, and any delivery or installation requirements. Compare the exact plan and refund terms before paying. Read current independent reviews directly if they matter to your choice.

Holafly sells days rather than gigabytes, which suits very heavy users and very short trips. Their trip plans publish a hotspot allowance of 1GB a day, which is the clause most likely to matter if you are sharing.

Simify charges one flat price across sixteen destinations. That works in your favour on expensive destinations and against you on cheap ones, and Indonesia is a cheap one.

For Travelkon, check the exact plan’s network, hotspot terms, reduced-speed wording and total price. Read current independent reviews directly, including the date and the service the reviewer bought.

Full methodology and our dated multi-provider table sit in travel eSIM prices in Australia.

Why buy from us

Three things to check about us before you buy.

Check the exact plan before you pay. The product selector shows its data, validity, speed, hotspot wording and start window. Those details can differ between fixed, daily and unlimited options.

It is all in Australian dollars. No conversion, no working out what the rate was on the day. The SIM Shop is not registered for GST, so GST is not charged, and the checkout total is the amount we charge you.

You are dealing with an Australian business. The SIM Shop Pty Ltd, ABN 50 699 035 704 and ACN 699 035 704, based in Brisbane. Support is email, answered by me. Our refund policy and our SIM Shop Credit terms are public pages you can read before you buy rather than after.

For our Bali plans, check the exact option’s coverage, allowance, validity, speed and hotspot terms before buying. You can also read our public refund policy and company details. If reviews matter to your decision, open the current independent profile and read the recent feedback rather than relying on an old count here.

Before you fly: Indonesia now separates three things travellers often merge together: the arrival card, visa and Bali tourist levy. Our All Indonesia Arrival Card guide keeps the current windows and official links in one place.

Questions people actually ask

How much data do I need for two weeks in Bali?

Most people land between 5GB and 10GB using maps, messaging, socials and occasional video. Our 10GB over 30 days at A$17.95 covers that with room to spare. Streaming video daily will push you higher.

When does the plan start counting?

The current plans start on first connection to a supported network, but their use-by windows differ. Check the selected option before buying. Buy before travel and save your setup email. Wait until you have landed before tapping an install link, scanning the QR code, adding or activating the eSIM. Join working airport wifi and open a normal webpage to check the connection first. If it is unreliable, use hotel wifi or another steady trusted connection. Then install from your email and follow the selected plan’s instructions.

Should I install it before I fly?

Wait until you land. Join airport wifi, open the setup email and install the eSIM there. If airport wifi is unstable, use hotel or another steady trusted wifi connection instead.

Will my phone work?

It needs to support eSIM and not be locked to an Australian carrier. Both are worth checking before you buy from anyone, because a locked handset will not run a travel eSIM from any provider, and several exclude that situation from their refund terms.

Can I use it as a hotspot?

Check the exact plan. For Bali unlimited, The SIM Shop places no separate cap on personal hotspot use, but the supplier has not confirmed technical support, network limits or connected-device limits. Fixed and daily options have their own hotspot terms. If sharing is essential, ask us before buying.

Do I keep my Australian number?

Yes. A travel eSIM installs as a second line, so your Australian SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts while the eSIM carries data. Turn data roaming off on the Australian line before you go.

Is a local Indonesian SIM cheaper?

A local SIM can suit your trip too. Compare the operator’s current price, registration requirements and whether it offers a physical SIM or eSIM. Keeping your Australian line available depends on your phone’s dual-SIM support and carrier roaming settings. See our Bali and Indonesia comparison for the trade-offs.

What if it does not connect when I land?

Turn data roaming on for the eSIM, make sure it is set as the mobile data line, and restart. If that does not fix it, email us. Our walkthrough is at travel eSIM with no service after landing.

Sources

The SIM Shop Indonesia prices, plan structure, hotspot support and activation trigger from our Indonesia eSIM page and our live product catalogue, checked 1 September 2026. Company details from our published business information. GST position per the Australian Business Register, checked 1 September 2026. Competitor structural detail from each provider’s own live pages, checked 1 September 2026: Airalo Indonesia, checked in an Australian browser where the AUD prices and Hutchison network were shown; Ubigi Indonesia; and SimCorner Indonesia, where Telkomsel and XL Axiata are named. Airalo prices were read directly in AUD and not converted. Other competitor prices are not tabulated without an Australian capture. Review counts from ProductReview.com.au and our own Trustpilot profile, both checked 27 August 2026. Prices and terms change without notice.

Written by Lachlan, who runs The SIM Shop from Brisbane and answers the support email himself.