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Vodafone Australia roaming in China vs a travel eSIM.

The Vodafone Australia price list has 1 data option for China. Below: about 5 GB for a week with Vodafone Australia, next to a travel eSIM for China.

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Data plans from 1 GB to 50 GB, 10 GB for 30 days selectedCheckout with the plan, the total and the Pay button

About 5 GB for a week in China

Option7 days
Vodafone Australia, about 5 GB for 7 days7 × $5 Roaming · uses your plan's Australian allowanceA$35.00
eSIM For U, 5 GB for 30 daysSee eSIM plansA$18.89
eSIM For U daily plan, 7 days1 GB per dayA$11.99

Official price list of Vodafone Australia, checked 3 Nov 2026. Standard plans; older contracts may differ. Source Prices in different currencies, not converted.

All Vodafone Australia data options for China

DataValidPrice
$5 RoamingPlan dataper dayA$5.00

The Vodafone Australia options for China come straight from its official price list, each with its data, validity and price. Our prices are live for China.

Good to know before you travel to China

  • Many foreign apps and websites are blocked on local Chinese networks. We cannot promise which apps work in China, so download offline maps and a translation pack before you go.
  • Shops expect Alipay or WeChat Pay, and both now accept many foreign cards. Set them up before you travel.

eSIM plans for China

  • Networks for ChinaChina Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom
  • SpeedUp to 5G on all three networks. Where there is no 5G, you connect over 4G/LTE.
  • Internet runs viaHong Kong SAR ChinaDepending on the plan. Banking or streaming apps may treat you as being there.
China eSIMChina Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicomfrom A$5.29
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Questions and answers

How much does Vodafone Australia charge for data in China?

The table shows the cheapest official Vodafone Australia option for about 5 GB in a week, every Vodafone Australia data option for China, and the source with the date we checked it.

Is China included in Vodafone Australia plans?

Not in the standard plans of the Vodafone Australia price list we checked. In China you pay a pass, a daily charge or a price per MB.

Can I keep my Vodafone Australia number in China?

Yes. In China, keep the Vodafone Australia SIM for calls and texts and use the travel eSIM for data. Turn off data roaming on the Vodafone Australia line so it does not use data.

Where can I see all Vodafone Australia roaming charges?

On the Vodafone Australia roaming charges page, with every destination in the Vodafone Australia price list.

Updated 3 Nov 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How we check our data · Prices and plans come live from our catalogue; facts come from official sources, listed where we use them.

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