Cost of Smoking Calculator for Canada
Key takeaways
Enter how many packs you smoke a day and what you pay for a pack. The calculator multiplies it out per week, month, year and over the number of years you choose. It uses only your numbers, so the result is as accurate as the price you enter.
How to use the calculator
- Enter how many packs you smoke in a typical day. Use decimals for part of a pack, for example 0.5 for ten cigarettes in a 20-pack.
- Choose how many cigarettes are in your pack.
- Enter the price of one pack in Canadian dollars.
- Enter the number of years you want the total for, then press Calculate.
The result shows what you would spend per week, per month and per year, the total over the years you chose, and the number of cigarettes smoked in that time.
The arithmetic
Cost per day equals packs per day multiplied by the price of a pack. Weekly cost multiplies that by 7. Yearly cost multiplies the daily cost by 365, and the monthly figure divides the yearly cost by 12. The total multiplies the yearly cost by the years you entered.
For illustration only, a person who smokes one pack a day at a price of $20 a pack spends $20 a day, $140 a week and $7,300 a year. The figure is a hypothetical example, not a current price in any province.
Why the price you pay is different from the shelf price elsewhere
A pack price includes the manufacturer’s price and the taxes layered on top. The federal government charges excise duty on cigarettes, and the Canada Revenue Agency publishes the current rates. Each province and territory adds its own tobacco tax, and sales tax may apply as well. Because provincial rates differ, the same pack can cost different amounts in different places. See the tobacco taxation guide for how the layers fit together.
What this number leaves out
The calculator counts only what you pay for cigarettes. It does not include other costs that can come with smoking, such as higher insurance premiums, the cost of treating illness, or lost time at work. It also does not account for price increases over the years.
From cost to savings
If you are thinking about quitting, the quit-smoking savings calculator shows what you keep from the day you stop. For support, see the free quit-smoking help available in your province.
Cost of smoking calculator
- Per week
- Per month
- Per year
- Over your chosen years
- Cigarettes smoked in that time
Based only on the numbers you enter. No inflation or price changes are included.
Figures are estimates for planning. Actual prices and taxes vary by seller and date. Read the full disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Which price should I enter?
Enter the full price you pay at the till for one pack, including taxes. If you buy cartons, divide the carton price by the number of packs in it.
Why doesn't the calculator fill in a price for my province?
Prices vary by store and change often, and we do not publish retail prices without an official or clearly documented source. Using your own receipt gives a more reliable answer.
Does the result include inflation or price increases?
No. It assumes today's price stays the same, so the real cost over many years is likely to be higher if prices rise.
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency: excise duty rates on tobacco — Canada Revenue Agency. Accessed October 27, 2026.