Verdict based on tracked prices, verified Aug 28, 2026.
Nomad is cheaper by cost per GB in 21 of 27 shared destinations, Airalo in 6. Choose Nomad for lower per-GB pricing; choose Airalo if its app (5/5 vs 4/5) or hotspot support suits you better.
| Destination | Airalo per GB | Airalo from | Nomad per GB | Nomad from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.90 /GB | $2.00 | $0.64 /GB | $4.00 |
| Israel | $0.82 /GB | $1.00 | $0.78 /GB | $4.50 |
| Thailand | $1.45 /GB | $1.50 | $0.24 /GB | $4.00 |
| South Korea | $0.98 /GB | $1.50 | $0.78 /GB | $4.00 |
| Türkiye | $1.30 /GB | $1.50 | $0.62 /GB | $4.00 |
| Japan | $1.25 /GB | $1.50 | $0.70 /GB | $4.00 |
| New Zealand | $0.98 /GB | $1.00 | $1.02 /GB | $4.00 |
| China (Mainland) | $1.38 /GB | $1.00 | $0.70 /GB | $4.00 |
| Switzerland | $1.40 /GB | $1.00 | $0.70 /GB | $3.00 |
| Southeast Asia (region) | $0.89 /GB | $2.00 | $1.40 /GB | $6.00 |
| Europe (region) | $1.85 /GB | $2.00 | $0.70 /GB | $3.00 |
| United Kingdom | $1.90 /GB | $1.50 | $0.70 /GB | $3.00 |
| Metric | Airalo | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations tracked | 27 | 43 |
| Plans tracked | 152 | 582 |
| Cheapest plan | $1.00 | $3.00 |
| App quality | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Hotspot | No | Yes |
Across 27 destinations where both are tracked, Airalo has the lower per-GB price in 6, Nomad in 21. Overall entry prices: Airalo from $1.00, Nomad from $3.00 (verified Aug 28, 2026).
Airalo: No. Nomad: Yes. Unlimited plans on both may apply a fair-use policy (FUP).
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