Smoking cost calculator
Find out how much smoking is costing you every year — and what you could save by quitting.
Peer reviewed by Patient infomatics teamAuthored by Patient infomatics teamOriginally published 9 Jul 2025
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How much is smoking really costing you?
Smoking doesn’t just harm your health, it also hits your wallet hard. Use our smoking cost calculator to discover how much you spend on cigarettes or tobacco each day, week, month, and year. You might be surprised how quickly the cost adds up.
Whether you smoke regularly or occasionally, this tool helps you understand the long-term financial impact and see how much you could save by quitting.
How it works:
Simply enter the number of cigarettes you smoke per day and the price per pack, or the cost of rolling tobacco. The calculator will show you your total spend — and potential savings — over different time periods.
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Why quit?
Beyond the health benefits, giving up smoking can free up thousands of pounds each year. That’s money you could spend on holidays, hobbies, or your future.
Get help to stop smoking
If you're thinking about quitting, support is available. Speak to your GP, visit your local stop smoking service, or explore NHS-approved apps and tools to help you take the next step.
Open the smoking cost calculator.
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