When smokers decide to switch from cigarettes to e-cigs, quite a number of reasons can be responsible. For example, some make the switch because of health factors, while others just want to take better care of themselves. However, the predominant reason for many is the long-term cost difference between vaping and smoking. There is a big difference between these two’s weekly and yearly cost estimates. So, if you aim to learn more about the difference, which option is cheaper, and why it is, this article is what you’ve looking for. Now, let’s start with cigarettes.

How Much Does Smoking Cigarettes Cost?

Have you ever sat down to calculate how much you spend on cigarettes per day, week, and year? You might just be in for a surprise. Now, the calculation is simple. Suppose we can tell the average amount of cigarettes a smoker takes in a day (say, a pack of 20 cigarettes). In that case, we can sum up how much money they averagely spend on smoking weekly and yearly.

Well, there are a few other factors to consider. First, the unit price of each pack varies since it largely depends on the cigarette brand. Therefore, in this instance, let’s consider the Marlboro brand to make an estimate.

Second, you should understand that your location/region could also affect the price of cigarettes, even for the same brand. For example, there are different prices for the same units of cigarettes in the US and the UK (for the same Marlboro brand). In the United States, the price of a pack of 20 Marlboro brand cigarettes costs $8. However, on the other hand, in the UK, it costs $13.73.

Now, this is the implication. If you smoke 20 Malboro cigarettes a day in the US, you will have spent $56 on smoking at the end of the week. And if you are in the UK, that will be about $96. For an entire year, you will be looking at $2,912 and $4,998 in the US and the UK, respectively, as the projected total amount spent on smoking. As said earlier, you just might be surprised.

Quick Views

Check out these quick stats on smoking all over the world. Do you know that:

• 393,000 Americans die of smoking-related diseases every year?
• In some US States, you can end up spending as much as $5,000 on cigarettes alone every year. Remember, your location affects the cost of smoking.
• You canspend up to $2 million on smoking throughout your lifetime!
• Over $96 billion in the United States healthcare expenditure is linked to smoking-related illnesses and costs.
• Smoking can make you poor. An average smoker in the US earns about$3,306 less than a non-smoker.
• Over a 15-year spread, a smoker is almost guaranteed to lose more than $105,000

These statistics show how smoking costs affect the life of the smoker directly. Therefore, as you may be aware, many smokers are finding a way to break free from smoking and look toward better options. And that’s where vaping comes in. Vaping provides this better alternative that smokers are yearning for.

So, how about vaping costs? How do you compare and contrast to see which option you would choose long-term? Below is a breakdown of vaping costs for you to make an informed choice.

How Much Does Vaping Cost?

Vaping, unlike smoking, avails you of a wide range of options. From preferred juice to the flavor, down to the vaping device itself, you have total control of the range you want to explore. And this significantly puts you in control of how much you eventually spend on vaping. For instance, to start vaping, you are expected and advised to start with beginner vapes.

These types of vapes (beginner vapes) are also referred to as disposables. And what this means is that they are for quick and one-time use. They function as pod systems, cigarlikes, AIOs (All In Ones), vape pens, and MTL tanks with small box mods (starter kits). And an amazing feature of vapes is that they can be very cheap.

The common price ranges for these beginner vapes are:

Disposable Vapes: $5 – $20

Pod Systems: $10 – $30

Vape Pens: $15 – $35

MTL Starter Kits: $30 – $60

The latest trend in vaping is the use of disposable vapes. Thus, we estimate people’s vaping experience using disposable vapes weekly and yearly.

Price of a Disposable Vape

As mentioned above, the prices for these disposable vapes vary based on the vaper’s preferences. However, we will estimate using a premium quality disposable vape with 1.7ml – 2ml pre-filled juice capacity. This type will potentially allow for about 200-300 puffs, depending on the length and frequency of draw of the vaper. And this disposable vape costs about $7. Note that the number of puffs that this disposable vape affords you is what roughly equates to a pack of 20 cigarettes.  

For reference, an average smoker takes about 8-12 puffs on each cigarette. So, for the 20 cigarettes in a pack, that would be about 240 puffs per pack. And that still falls within the range of puffs these high-quality disposable vapes allow.

Thus, using a disposable vape would cost about $49 per week. And in a year, you will be looking at about $2,548. Wait a minute; here is something else you shouldn’t forget. If you rather went for a cheaper disposable vape, these total prices will be drastically reduced.

Here’s a chart to understand these price differences better.

You can see that you will have saved about $364 per year in the US and about $2,450 per year in the UK, respectively.

Verdict: Vaping is Cheaper than Smoking

It is quite evident from the information above that vaping is cheaper compared to smoking, whether you live in the US or the UK. Now, the case may vary in different countries. For instance, a pack of 20 cigarettes in Vietnam will cost a tad less. Just about $1.21. However, in most cases, the cheaper option is the disposables.

Conclusion

Irrespective of your reason for choosing vaping, one thing stands for sure. You will enjoy an experience that is closely knitted to smoking, howbeit healthier. These disposable vapes set you on course for a consistent flavor to keep you on the right track to saving more money and leading a healthier life. Just as you intended!