The money side of quitting
Cigarette prices vary a lot by state and country because of taxes, but a pack a day at $9 is about $3,300 a year. The health benefits of quitting are the bigger reward, and the money is a powerful extra motivation: within a year, a pack-a-day smoker has enough for a holiday, and over ten years the savings, invested, could pass $45,000.
Smokers also often pay more for life and health insurance, so the true saving after quitting tends to be higher than the price of the cigarettes alone.
Common questions
How much does a pack-a-day habit cost per year?
At $9 a pack, about $3,300. In high-tax places it can be well over $5,000.
Where can I get help to quit?
In the US, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit smokefree.gov. Many countries have similar free services.
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