Smoking isn’t just bad for your health, but for your wallet as well. Imagine the average cost of a 20 king-size filter cigarettes is £13.41. That’s 67p per cigarette. If you smoke a pack a week, it can cost about £697.32/year. According to an NHS study, up to 42% of smokers said they smoked more than 20 cigarettes in the last week, which can quickly balloon the costs. If you were to smoke two packs a week, that’s about £1,394.64/year.
The fact is, smoking costs are likely to continue to increase. In 2011, the average price of 20 king-size filter cigarettes was £6.17 – that’s nearly half what they cost as of 2025. With no sign of the costs falling at any point in the future, it’s a strong incentive to give up right now!
How much money can you save by quitting smoking?
Quitting smoking doesn’t just help to improve your health; it can save you thousands of pounds depending on how much you smoke. Whether you smoked a pack a day or a week, you could be saving hundreds of pounds within months, and potentially thousands after just a year.
Think of all the things you want to do, but may not be able to afford, such as:
A family holiday abroad,
Upgrading to a newer or bigger car,
Making home improvements,
Getting a pet,
Following your passions – whether it’s sport, music, art or something else.
Saving targets can be a great way to stay motivated on your quit smoking journey. Before you know it, you’ll be cruising in your new car, on a flight to your dream holiday destination, or welcoming a furry friend home to a smoke-free household.
Coping with money worries
If you are worried about money and feel your mental health may be suffering, you‘re not alone. Financial difficulties can be a common cause of anxiety and stress.
It is not uncommon to turn to smoking as a way of handling stressful situations, as it is a commonly held belief that smoking can help you relax. However, smoking can add to stress and anxiety. If you are trying to quit, consider other ways to handle stressful situations. You could try mindfulness techniques, which might also help you manage the cravings you experience when quitting smoking.
If you‘re going into debt, consider getting advice on how to prioritise what you owe. Organizations such as Citizens Advice can offer information, help and advice. If you‘re struggling with your mental health, then talk to a health care professional about how you are feeling.
Remember, quitting smoking can do more for your financial situation and your stress than could ever do.
Begin your journey to a smoke-free future with Nicorette
Our range of Nicorette products supports you along your quit smoking journey. Each one harnesses the power of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help you stop for good. They help reduce your nicotine cravings over time by providing you with lower levels of nicotine than what’s found in cigarettes to help satisfy your nicotine withdrawal symptoms. This can reduce any challenges you experience along the way.
Combining Nicorette® InvisiPatch® with a fast-acting nicotine replacement therapy product such as Nicorette® QuickMist Mouthspray can be a very effective route to stop smoking success – that’s good news for both your health and your wallet. So get started on your journey to a smoke-free future today by finding the right Nicorette product for you.
