See what you'd keep by switching from cigarettes to vaping
Adjust every number to match your own habit and prices. This tool compares running costs only — nothing here is health or medical advice.
What you smoke now
What you'd switch to
| Timeframe | Cigarettes | Vaping | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per week | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Per month | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year one | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Over 5 years | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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Shop pod kits →How this vaping vs. smoking cost calculator works
This tool turns your real habit into a yearly number. Enter how many cigarettes you smoke a day and what you pay per pack, then pick the kind of vape you'd move to — a simple disposable, or a refillable pod system. The calculator converts everything to a daily cost and projects it out across a week, a month, a year, and five years, so you can see the gap at a glance.
Cigarettes vs. disposables vs. refillable pods
Disposables are the easiest switch: buy, use, replace, with no upkeep. Refillable pods cost a little up front for the kit, then only need e-liquid and coils — which makes them the cheapest route to run over time. Most former pack-a-day smokers come out ahead either way; the calculator shows exactly how far ahead with your own prices.
A note on US cigarette prices
The pack-price field defaults to a conservative $8. In 2026 the national average is roughly $8–$10, and it climbs well past that in high-tax states like New York and California — so set the field to what you actually pay for the most accurate result.
For adults 21+. This is a cost comparison only and is not health, medical, or quit-smoking advice. For the full breakdown — including a state-by-state look at prices and answers to common questions — read Vaping vs. Smoking Cost Calculator: How Much Would You Save?
Want the full analysis — 2026 cigarette prices by state, disposable vs. refillable math, and FAQs?
Read the full breakdown →Estimates only, for general comparison — your real costs depend on your habit, local prices and taxes, the device you choose, and how you use it. Figures are running (consumable) costs; the refillable estimate adds the one-time kit price to year one. This tool does not compare health effects and is not medical or cessation advice. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Sales are restricted to adults of legal purchasing age (21+ in the United States). Verify the rules in your state before buying — some states and cities restrict or ban certain devices and flavors.