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. Buying from the illegal market costs about $3,500 per year.

<p>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. Buying from the illegal market costs about $3,500 per year.</p>