There has been much written and much said about the electronic cigarette and it’s probably fair to say that the cost of electronic cigarettes has not really been an issue that has been pushed heavily.
Much of the discussion has been about the ingredients of an e cigarette and the fact that it doesn’t contain tobacco or produce any smoke. The electronic smoking industry has grown at a rapid pace over the past 3 years as more and more smokers are alerted to the possibility of a smoke free nicotine delivery system.
As the popularity of the e cig has gathered momentum, there have been a number of high profile celebrities that have been seen “vaping” on these smokeless devices. Perhaps most famously of all, the “smart smoker” brand of electronic cigarettes had a cameo role in the movie “The Tourist”. In a scene on a train involving characters played by Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, Depp’s character is seen using the e cig and explaining what it is and does.
Yet, despite all of this glamour and razzamatazz, the remarkable cost effectiveness of electronic cigarettes is barely mentioned. If you check out some of the websites that distribute e cigs you will be able to gauge the general pricing structure. At first glance you may thing it looks like a very expensive way to get your nicotine but dig a little deeper and smokers may well be pleasantly surprised.
Depending on your particular smoking habit, it has been estimated that you could save between £700 and £3000 per year by switching away from tobacco cigarettes and on to the electronic counterpart.
What follows is a rough breakdown of what you may be able to save by switching to e cigarettes:
- Tobacco Cigarettes @ 20 per day = Approx £ 2048 per year
- Electronic Cigarettes Equivalent = Approx £ 300 per year
- That’s a saving of almost £ 1750 per year on a 20 a day habit!
These figures are approximate only and of course can vary depending on what brands are used and which packs of e cigarette cartridges you choose to purchase.
So, it really is a no brainer in terms of cost. Electronic cigarettes really do work out to be a massively cheaper alternative to tobacco cigarettes.
If you are contemplating making the switch from tobacco cigarettes then you already know you are going to save some vital pounds and pence in these difficult financial times.