Vodafone Australia's 10-day option is A$50. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 10GB for the same trip is A$15.60. Keep your Vodafone Australia number for calls and texts.
Buy the Indonesia (Bali) eSIM →Vodafone Australia's 10-day $5 Roaming option costs A$50 (A$5/day x 10 days). A Slashtel data eSIM for Indonesia (Bali) with at least 10GB for 30 days costs $10.89, about A$15.60, so A$34.40 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Australian SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Vodafone Australia prices checked on vodafone.com.au on 19 October 2026.
| Vodafone Australia | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A$15 · 3 daysA$5/day x 3 days | A$5/day x 3 days | 3GB, 15 days: $3.79 (≈A$5.43) | A$9.57 less |
| A$25 · 5 daysA$5/day x 5 days | A$5/day x 5 days | 5GB, 30 days: $4.89 (≈A$7.01) | A$17.99 less |
| A$35 · 7 daysA$5/day x 7 days | A$5/day x 7 days | 10GB, 30 days: $10.89 (≈A$15.60) | A$19.40 less |
| A$50 · 10 daysA$5/day x 10 days | A$5/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $10.89 (≈A$15.60) | A$34.40 less |
Vodafone Australia prices from vodafone.com.au, checked 19 October 2026; Vodafone Australia's options include calls as well as data. Where Vodafone Australia charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 1.43 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Vodafone is a trademark of Vodafone Group Plc, used under licence by TPG Telecom. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vodafone Australia.
For data, the eSIM. Vodafone Australia's 10-day option is A$50; a Slashtel eSIM with 10GB for 30 days is $10.89 (about A$15.60). Vodafone Australia's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Vodafone Australia 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 Vodafone Australia line. Whether Vodafone Australia charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Vodafone Australia 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.