# MerrSIM vs Gjirafa for Greece: which eSIM wins?

> MerrSIM vs Gjirafa for Greece: MerrSIM from €1.49, 10 GB €8.49, EUR, no ID.

Choosing between Gjirafa and MerrSIM for Greece? MerrSIM gives a local EUR price (from €1.49, 10 GB €8.49) for Greece, while Gjirafa has different pricing/terms. Here is the quick comparison.

## Greece: MerrSIM

For Greece, MerrSIM connects to local networks (Cosmote, Vodafone, Nova) on 4G/5G with hotspot, EUR billing and no ID registration.

## Why MerrSIM

- Local EUR price, no USD rate
- QR activation, no physical SIM
- No ID, hotspot, Albanian support

**Ready?** See Greece plans at [MerrSIM](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-greece) — from €1.49, 10 GB €8.49, instant activation, no roaming.

## Activation in a few minutes

Do the install before departure, while on WiFi. Open your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and scan the QR code you received by email. Label the profile “Greece” so it is easy to spot. When you land, set the eSIM as your data line and switch on data roaming for it — that is normal for travel eSIMs and adds no fees, because the plan is prepaid. Within seconds you are online, with no need to hunt for public WiFi.

## No registration, no shop queue

Many EU countries require identity verification for local SIM cards, which means a queue, a shop and sometimes even a local address. A travel eSIM skips all of that: it is sold as an international data service, with no passport and no contract. You have it ready before you set off for Greece, so you land and are online immediately — no time wasted at the airport and no risk of surprise roaming bills.

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Greece.

## Coverage and 5G speed in Greece

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Greece the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## eSIM versus roaming

Roaming with your home carrier can be expensive outside bundles — sometimes several euros per gigabyte, with bills that land after the trip. A local eSIM turns that into a fixed price you know up front: you pay in advance, you know exactly how many GB you have, and there are no hidden fees. For a trip to Greece, that means peace of mind and often a real saving compared with leaving roaming switched on unchecked.

## FAQ

### How much is an eSIM for Greece?
At MerrSIM from €1.49; 10 GB for €8.49, EUR billing, no ID.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-28  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/merrsim-vs-gjirafa-greece-en