Airtel's 10-day option is ₹1,198. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 3GB for the same trip is ₹946. Keep your Airtel number for calls and texts.
See Costa Rica eSIM plans →Airtel's 10-day roaming option costs ₹1,198 (3GB of data, 200 minutes and 20 SMS). A Slashtel data eSIM for Costa Rica with at least 3GB for 15 days costs $9.89, about ₹946, so ₹252 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Indian SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Airtel prices checked on airtel.in on 23 September 2026.
| Airtel | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹698 · 1 day | 1GB, 100 min, 10 SMS | 1GB, 7 days: $3.89 (≈₹373) | ₹325 less |
| ₹898 · 5 days | 2GB, 150 min, 20 SMS | 3GB, 15 days: $9.89 (≈₹946) | Airtel cheaper by ₹48 |
| ₹1,198 · 10 days | 3GB, 200 min, 20 SMS | 3GB, 15 days: $9.89 (≈₹946) | ₹252 less |
| ₹2,998 · 30 days | 10GB, 300 min, 20 SMS | 10GB, 30 days: $32.59 (≈₹3,117) | Airtel cheaper by ₹119 |
Airtel prices from airtel.in, checked 23 September 2026; Airtel's options include calls as well as data. Where Airtel charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 95.63 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Airtel is a trademark of Bharti Airtel Ltd. Slashtel is not affiliated with Airtel.
For data, the eSIM. Airtel's 10-day option is ₹1,198; a Slashtel eSIM with 3GB for 15 days is $9.89 (about ₹946). Airtel's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Airtel SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Airtel line. Whether Airtel charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Airtel before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.