Why is vaping so expensive in some places? 

Vaping taxes

The retail price of products is directly affected by the wholesale cost (i.e what the seller pays for them). When governments introduce excessive wholesale taxes, this drives up the cost for consumers.

Governments apply taxes to vape products either as a percentage of the wholesale price, as a set cost per ml of e-liquid or, in some cases, both! 

In the UK, vaping products are considered a consumer product and so are taxed at 20%. As we’ve seen in this blog, we’re getting off very lightly compared to other countries.

Vaping fines 

It’s not just taxes that make vaping expensive. Vaping where it’s forbidden can be costly too. Expect to pay the equivalent of thousands of pounds if you vape in a country with bans. 

For example, in Singapore where vapes are illegal to sell, use or possess, you can be fined up to £10,000 if you’re caught using an e-cig. And, as we wrote in Worst Places to Vape, the consequences can be far worse than just a fine!