Price comparison: Germany vs France
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| Brand | Price in Germany | Price in France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 8.65€ | 13.50€ | +4.85€ |
| Winston | 8.22€ | 12.82€ | +4.60€ |
| Camel | 8.22€ | 12.82€ | +4.60€ |
| Lucky Strike | 7.79€ | 12.15€ | +4.36€ |
| L&M | 7.09€ | 11.07€ | +3.98€ |
| Chesterfield | 7.35€ | 11.47€ | +4.12€ |
| Philip Morris | 8.39€ | 13.09€ | +4.70€ |
| Gauloises Blondes | 8.04€ | 12.56€ | +4.52€ |
| Gitanes | 7.79€ | 12.15€ | +4.36€ |
| Dunhill | 9.34€ | 14.58€ | +5.24€ |
| Benson & Hedges | 8.82€ | 13.77€ | +4.95€ |
| Pall Mall | 7.53€ | 11.74€ | +4.21€ |
| Parliament | 9.34€ | 14.58€ | +5.24€ |
| Kent | 7.96€ | 12.42€ | +4.46€ |
| Davidoff | 9.95€ | 15.52€ | +5.57€ |
| Rothmans | 7.61€ | 11.88€ | +4.27€ |
| West | 7.53€ | 11.74€ | +4.21€ |
| HB | 7.09€ | 11.07€ | +3.98€ |
| Vogue | 8.04€ | 12.56€ | +4.52€ |
| American Spirit | 8.82€ | 13.77€ | +4.95€ |
✈️ Customs Rules and Transport Limits
Limits to enter Germany :
Import from EU: 800 cigarettes (4 cartons) for personal use. Non-EU: 200 cigarettes.
Limits to enter France :
From an EU country: 800 cigarettes (4 cartons) for personal use (EU rule). From Andorra: 300 cigarettes. From Morocco or Tunisia (non-EU): 200 cigarettes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Data & sources
Last updated :
Methodology : Prices are estimates built from confirmed official anchor points (Marlboro as the per-country reference), interpolated and adjusted using price ratios that are stable over time.
Main sources (8)
- monsieurvintage.com (FR Marlboro 2000-2025, source DGDDI)
- mylasertabac.com (multi-pays multi-marques nov 2025)
- travel-europe.info (EU 2026)
- andorratools.com (AD 2026)
- ADII Maroc — Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (MA 2025)
- WHO Global Tobacco Report 2015 (TN Marlboro 2015)
- Statista Spain Marlboro 2007-2022
- ONS UK RPI timeseries CZMP (UK tendance)
Provided for informational purposes only. Verify with official sources for any critical use.
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