eSIM Costa Rica: Prepaid Data Plans
Costa Rica eSIM plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB (7 days). 53 plans from 5 vetted providers on Liberty, Claro, Kölbi ICE, and Claro CR, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
Costa Rica eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Costa Rica eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Costa Rica?
The cheapest Costa Rica eSIM on MobiMatter costs $3.99 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 5 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Costa Rica?
For most tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Costa Rica plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. If your home plan already covers Costa Rica at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Costa Rica eSIMs use?
Costa Rica eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Liberty, Claro, Kölbi ICE, and Claro CR. Every plan names its network, so you can choose the carrier you prefer before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Costa Rica?
Our best plan for Costa Rica right now is 50 GB for 30 days at $39.99 from eSIMGo. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list.
How much data do I need for a week in Costa Rica?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Costa Rica plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $7.99.
Do Costa Rica eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Costa Rica plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Costa Rica eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Costa Rica plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Costa Rica eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except models sold in mainland China.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Costa Rica eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Costa Rica eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 53 plans from 5 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
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