Price comparison: France vs Italy
On average, a pack of cigarettes costs 6.51 € in Italy versus 12.76 € in France, about a 49% gap. For a pack-a-day smoker, buying in Italy could mean up to 2280.70 € in savings over a year. Bringing tobacco from another country is only legal within the customs limits set for strictly personal use.
📊 Savings calculator
Estimate your savings by buying your cigarettes in Italy instead of France.
| Brand | Price in France | Price in Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro | 13.50 € | 6.89 € | -6.61 € |
| Winston | 12.82 € | 6.55 € | -6.27 € |
| Camel | 12.82 € | 6.55 € | -6.27 € |
| Lucky Strike | 12.15 € | 6.20 € | -5.95 € |
| L&M | 11.07 € | 5.65 € | -5.42 € |
| Chesterfield | 11.47 € | 5.86 € | -5.61 € |
| Philip Morris | 13.09 € | 6.68 € | -6.41 € |
| Gauloises Blondes | 12.56 € | 6.41 € | -6.15 € |
| Gitanes | 12.15 € | 6.20 € | -5.95 € |
| Dunhill | 14.58 € | 7.44 € | -7.14 € |
| Benson & Hedges | 13.77 € | 7.03 € | -6.74 € |
| Pall Mall | 11.74 € | 5.99 € | -5.75 € |
| Parliament | 14.58 € | 7.44 € | -7.14 € |
| Kent | 12.42 € | 6.34 € | -6.08 € |
| Davidoff | 15.52 € | 7.92 € | -7.60 € |
| Rothmans | 11.88 € | 6.06 € | -5.82 € |
| West | 11.74 € | 5.99 € | -5.75 € |
| HB | 11.07 € | 5.65 € | -5.42 € |
| Vogue | 12.56 € | 6.41 € | -6.15 € |
| American Spirit | 13.77 € | 7.03 € | -6.74 € |
✈️ Customs Rules and Transport Limits
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.
Limits to enter Italy :
From EU: 800 cigarettes for personal use. 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.