Travel data usage guide
These are mid-range megabytes per hour of active use. Carriers meter differently; treat them as planning ranges.
- WhatsApp text: about 1–8 MB per hour of chatting
- WhatsApp voice: roughly 20–70 MB/hour
- WhatsApp video: often 150–500 MB/hour
- Instagram / TikTok: typically 80–400 MB/hour depending on video
- YouTube / Netflix: hundreds of MB to several GB per hour
- Maps navigation: often under 30 MB/hour if tiles are cached
- Spotify: about 40–150 MB/hour
- Web / email: usually modest unless you stream
For a full trip estimate open the Travel Data Calculator.
How it works
HD video is the fastest way to empty a travel plan. Download shows and playlists on Wi‑Fi before you fly if you can.
FAQ
Are these official WhatsApp or YouTube figures?
No. They are conservative midpoints from public ranges for planning only.