📱 Travel Data Calculator
Find out exactly how much mobile data you'll need for your trip. Adjust your usage habits below to get a personalized estimate.
Video Streaming
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
~700 MB/hour (480p)
Video Calls
Zoom, Meet, FaceTime
~800 MB/hour (HD)
Social Media
Instagram, X, Facebook
~150 MB/hour (scrolling)
Navigation
Google Maps, Waze
~15 MB/hour (with offline maps: less)
Music Streaming
Spotify, Apple Music
~75 MB/hour (high quality)
Messaging
WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage
~10 MB/hour (text + some photos)
Web Browsing
Safari, Chrome, Email
~60 MB/hour
Hotspot/Tethering
Sharing data to laptop
~500 MB/hour (light laptop use)
📊 Your Data Estimate
Daily Usage
1.3 GB
Total Trip
9.1 GB
Recommended Plan
10 GB
Usage Breakdown
Pro tip: Add 20-30% buffer for app updates, background sync, and unexpected usage. Download offline maps and playlists before you go to save data!
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💾 Data-Saving Tips
Lower video quality
480p uses 3x less data than 1080p
Download offline maps
Google Maps lets you save entire cities
Download playlists
Spotify/Apple Music offline mode
Disable auto-updates
Turn off app updates on cellular
Pause cloud backup
Wait for WiFi to backup photos
Use WiFi when available
Cafés, hotels, coworking spaces
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