Prices and comparisons

Where tobacco is cheapest, how prices have moved since 2000 and what to expect in the coming years, based on our database of prices by country and brand.

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Cigarette prices in Andorra in 2026: prices by brand, the gap with France and Spain, and what you can bring back

In Andorra, a pack of Marlboro costs €4.85 in 2026, against €13.50 in France and €6.25 in Spain. Official prices by brand, the minimum price rule and the quantities you can bring back.November 4, 2026Guide

Cigarette prices in the Czech Republic in 2026: how much you save compared with Germany, and what changes in 2027

In the Czech Republic, a pack of Marlboro costs 184 crowns, or €7.56, against €9.40 in Germany. The tax rises again on 1 January 2027, but the gap with Germany is set to widen.November 3, 2026Guide

Rolling tobacco: where is it cheapest in Europe in 2026?

The same rolling tobacco costs €6.31 per 30 g in Andorra, €6.80 in Spain, €19.01 in France and €36 in the United Kingdom. The ranking of 11 European countries in November 2026, and how much you can bring back.November 2, 2026News

Tobacco prices in France on 1 November 2026: what changes, brand by brand

France's official price list of 1 November 2026 spares almost all cigarettes: hard-pack Marlboro stays at €13.50, the soft pack goes to €14 and Pall Mall returns at €11.20.October 29, 2026News

Tobacco prices on 1 January 2027: what changes in Europe, country by country

Increases passed in Germany, Italy and Poland, rates frozen in the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain: what laws and budgets have in store for tobacco prices in 2027.October 11, 2026News

Tobacco prices in France in 2026: three increases in three months, then stable prices

Marlboro at €13.50, three price hikes between January and March 2026, then stable prices for the major brands: here is what the official price orders say, and how France compares to the rest of Europe.August 1, 2026Guide

Rolling Tobacco vs Packaged Cigarettes: The Price Gap Explained

Rolling your own cigarettes has long cost less than buying a pack. But where does that gap come from, and will it last? We break down the tax and the real cost per cigarette.June 28, 2026Guide

Tobacco prices: what to expect by 2030

Scheduled increases, an EU review and ever-pricier packs: a careful look at what lies ahead for smokers by 2030.June 28, 2026Guide

Where Is Smoking Cheapest in Europe? The 2026 Ranking (and the Priciest)

In 2026 a pack of Marlboro costs €40.54 in Australia, €19.20 in Ireland, the most expensive in Europe, and €2.24 in Turkey. Our 21 countries ranked from most to least expensive, and what explains the gaps.June 28, 2026Guide

Tobacco: an inflation of its own, far above the average

Since 2000, the price of a pack has nearly quadrupled, far ahead of general inflation. A look at a rise driven by the state.June 28, 2026Guide

Tobacco prices in Europe: what 26 years of records show (2000-2026)

A pack of Marlboro has risen sevenfold in Tunisia and 2.1 times in Switzerland since 2000. The idea of a uniform three to fourfold rise does not survive the figures. The 2026 ranking across 19 countries and the real gaps since 2000.June 28, 2026Guide

How Much Does Smoking Cost Over a Lifetime? The Maths With Reference Prices From 21 Countries

A pack a day costs about 4,930 € a year in France and 2,280 € in Spain, from our price database. The calculation over 10, 20 and 40 years.June 19, 2026Guide

Why Are Cigarettes So Expensive? The Tax Share Explained

Over €13 a pack in France, nearly €17 in the UK: behind these prices lies mostly tax. Here's who gets what, and why.June 28, 2026