How much does tobacco cost in 2026?
The average price of a pack in France is €12.50. For 1 pack/day: €375/month, or €4,562/year.
E-cigarette budget
Hardware (amortized over 1 year)
| Equipment |
Cost |
Frequency |
Annual |
| Box kit + clearomizer |
€50 |
Once |
€50 |
| Coils |
€3/unit |
1/week |
€156 |
Consumables
| Option |
Cost/month |
Annual |
| Premium 50ml e-liquid |
€35 |
€420 |
| DIY e-liquid |
€10 |
€120 |
Annual comparison
| Option |
Cost/year |
Savings vs tobacco |
| Tobacco (1 pack/day) |
€4,562 |
- |
| Premium vape |
€626 |
€3,936 (86%) |
| DIY vape |
€326 |
€4,236 (93%) |
| Disposable vape |
€520 |
€4,042 (89%) |
What to do with €4,000 in savings?
- A trip to New York for 2 ✈️
- A high-end gaming PC 🖥️
- 6 months of rent 🏠
Quick calculator
Estimate your savings based on your consumption:
- 1/2 pack/day → ~€1,970 savings/year
- 1 pack/day → ~€3,930 savings/year
- 2 packs/day → ~€8,300 savings/year
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