Vape cost calculator
How much does vaping cost?
Vaping cost adds up quietly, a few dollars at a time. Four disposables a week at about $9 each is roughly $1,900 a year, and a heavier habit can pass $3,000. Because prices and habits vary so much, the calculator below works from your own numbers. Enter how many disposables or pods you go through and what you pay for each.
Per week
$36
Per month
$156
Per year
$1,877
Over 5 years
$9,386
The $ sign is just a label. Enter your price in whatever currency you pay, and the result is in that same currency.
What a vaping habit costs over time
A single week feels small. Stretched across a year and then five, the number turns into something you would notice missing. Below is a rough guide at $9 a disposable; slide your own price in above for an exact figure.
| Disposables a week | Per year | Over 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| 2 a week | $939 | $4,693 |
| 4 a week | $1,877 | $9,386 |
| 7 a week (one a day) | $3,285 | $16,425 |
Disposables cost the most to run
The reason a disposable habit adds up so fast is that you buy the whole device every time: battery, coil, and liquid, all thrown away together. Refillable pods and tanks cost more upfront but far less per week, since you only replace the e-liquid. If you are not ready to quit yet, moving off disposables is the single biggest change you can make to the running cost. Quitting removes it entirely.
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How much does vaping cost per year?
It depends on your device and habit. Someone going through four disposables a week at about $9 each spends roughly $1,900 a year. A heavier disposable habit can run past $3,000, while refillable pod or mod setups are usually cheaper to run once you own the device.
Is vaping cheaper than smoking?
Often, but not always. Refillable vaping is usually cheaper than a pack-a-day cigarette habit. A heavy disposable habit can cost as much as smoking, especially where cigarettes are taxed heavily. The cheapest option, for your wallet and your health, is neither.
Are disposables or refillable vapes more expensive?
Disposables cost more to run over time. You pay for a new device and battery every time, so a regular disposable habit adds up faster than refilling a pod or tank with e-liquid, even though refillables cost more upfront.
Related: nicotine strength calculator · quit vaping timeline. General information, not medical advice.