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How smoking makes people poorer—and what can be done about it
Australia has some of the world's highest cigarette prices. Smoking half a pack a day costs about A$7,000 to A$12,000 per year at prices of around $38–$66 a pack in the legal market.
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Australia’s cigarette prices are among the highest worldwide. A daily smoker of half a pack spends roughly A$7,000 to A$12,000 annually when buying legal packs priced at about $38–$66 each. Those who purchase from the illegal market spend about A$3,500 per year. The country’s high tobacco taxes stem from a sharp increase in excise duties that began in 2010. These tax hikes have helped keep Australian cigarette prices at the top end of global levels.
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