Rolling tobacco prices by country
As of 31 October 2026: the price of 30 g of rolling tobacco in the 12 countries where we have an official or shop price. The highest is in the United Kingdom (36.05 €); in France, 30 g cost 19.01 €.
Reference price: Golden Virginia, in the size closest to 30 g sold in the country, brought to 30 g so countries compare. Prices come from the official list where the country publishes one (France, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Andorra, and Morocco), otherwise from a survey of shops in the country, marked as such. Euro amounts use the current exchange rate.
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| United Kingdom | 36.05 € |
|---|---|
| France | 19.01 € |
| Germany | 13.20 € |
| Belgium | 12.60 € |
| Poland | 10.35 € |
| Italy | 8.30 € |
| Austria | 8.10 € |
| Luxembourg | 7.68 € |
| Hungary | 7.34 € |
| Spain | 6.80 € |
| Andorra | 6.31 € |
| Morocco | 4.42 € |
Country by country
| Country | 30 g in euros | Listed price | Pack of 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.05 € | Golden Virginia The Original 30 g: £30.55shop survey | 17.00 € |
| France | 19.01 € | Golden Virginia Original 40 g: 25.35 €official list | 13.50 € |
| Germany | 13.20 € | Golden Virginia Original 50 g: 22.00 €shop survey | 9.40 € |
| Belgium | 12.60 € | Golden Virginia Original 50 g: 21.00 €shop survey | 13.00 € |
| Poland | 10.35 € | Golden Virginia 50 g: 75.00 złshop survey | 6.67 € |
| Italy | 8.30 € | Golden Virginia The Original 30 g: 8.30 €official list | 6.80 € |
| Austria | 8.10 € | Golden Virginia 50 g: 13.50 €official list | 7.00 € |
| Luxembourg | 7.68 € | Golden Virginia 50 g: 12.80 €shop survey | 7.70 € |
| Hungary | 7.34 € | Golden Virginia 30 g: 2,690 Ftofficial list | 8.05 € |
| Spain | 6.80 € | Golden Virginia 30 g: 6.80 €official list | 6.25 € |
| Andorra | 6.31 € | Golden Virginia 50 g: 10.52 €official list | 4.85 € |
| Morocco | 4.42 € | Golden Virginia 40 g: 64.00 DHofficial list | 3.63 € |
Last column: a pack of 20 Marlboro in the same country, in euros, to show the price level. The two do not compare cigarette by cigarette: how many cigarettes 30 g make varies from one smoker to another.
Rolling tobacco is no less harmful than packaged cigarettes, and the price gap with packs is narrowing as governments align its taxation: our article rolling tobacco or packs explains why. If you want to stop, our quit smoking guide reviews the methods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Method and sources
One price per country, for the same brand wherever it is sold. Price brought to 30 g: pack price ÷ its weight × 30. No price is estimated: a country without an official list or a reliable survey is left out. The same method is described on our data page, with the downloadable file.
- United Kingdom: Golden Virginia The Original 30 g: £30.55 (shop survey, 31 October 2026). In the United Kingdom each retailer sets its own price: we use Tesco's, the country's largest chain. Tesco, via trolley.co.uk (Waitrose : £31.50)
- France: Golden Virginia Original 40 g: 25.35 € (official list, 1 September 2026). Douane, prix de vente au détail au 1er novembre 2026 (inchangé depuis la liste du 1er septembre 2026)
- Germany: Golden Virginia Original 50 g: 22.00 € (shop survey, 31 October 2026). tabak-boerse24.de, recoupé sur tabak-welt.de (prix du timbre fiscal)
- Belgium: Golden Virginia Original 50 g: 21.00 € (shop survey, 31 October 2026). Romanneke (Essen), recoupé sur tabakshoekje.be
- Poland: Golden Virginia 50 g: 75.00 zł (shop survey, 31 October 2026). skleptytoniowy.pl, cena detaliczna (prix de détail imprimé sur l'emballage)
- Italy: Golden Virginia The Original 30 g: 8.30 € (official list, 14 October 2026). ADM, listino trinciati per sigaretta aggiornato al 14/10/2026
- Austria: Golden Virginia 50 g: 13.50 € (official list, 1 February 2026). Preiskundmachung TOB GmbH & Co KG (TabMG § 9), EVI, gültig ab 1. Februar 2026
- Luxembourg: Golden Virginia 50 g: 12.80 € (shop survey, 31 October 2026). DFS Remich, cartouche de 10 × 50 g à 128,00 € (prix mis à jour le 31/10/2026)
- Hungary: Golden Virginia 30 g: 2,690 Ft (official list, 4 May 2026). SZTFH, dohánygyártmányok kiskereskedelmi eladási árai (lista 2026. november 2.)
- Spain: Golden Virginia 30 g: 6.80 € (official list, 13 December 2025). The same list sets the 50 g pouch at €15.50, much dearer per gram. BOE-A-2025-25518, Resolución del Comisionado para el Mercado de Tabacos (Península e Illes Balears)
- Andorra: Golden Virginia 50 g: 10.52 € (official list, 9 April 2026). In Andorra, the official list sets a minimum retail price: a shop may charge more. BOPA núm. 36 del 8 d'abril del 2026, Decret 112/2026 (preus mínims de venda al públic)
- Morocco: Golden Virginia 40 g: 64.00 DH (official list, 1 January 2026). Douane marocaine, circulaire n° 6704/214 du 30/12/2025 (prix au 01/01/2026)
CSV cigprices-rolling-tobacco.csv · JSON cigprices-rolling-tobacco.json