What Are the World's Tobacco Prices and Smoking Rules?

Hello, this is Awork Academy.

This time, our topic is the world's tobacco price ranking and countries with strict smoking regulations.

In Japan too, tobacco price increases and measures against passive smoking are often talked about, but
what is it like overseas?

For smokers planning to stay abroad for language study or a working holiday,
knowing the local tobacco situation is very important.

This time, based on statistics from "NUMBEO," a global database of quality-of-life indices, we'll introduce the price ranking for 1 pack of 20 Marlboro cigarettes.

World Tobacco Price Ranking (Top Countries)

Looking at the ranking, countries popular as language study destinations rank near the top.

1st　Australia　5,744 yen
2nd　New Zealand　3,797 yen
3rd　United Kingdom　3,548 yen
4th　Ireland　3,272 yen
5th　Norway　2,660 yen
6th　Netherlands　2,272 yen

※Prices are approximate (local prices converted to Japanese yen)

As you can see, English-speaking countries that are popular language study destinations rank near the top of the tobacco price ranking.

If you smoke, it would be a good idea to take this into consideration before traveling.

Japan is around the middle of the ranking, at

59th　Japan　620 yen

is where it stands.

Globally speaking, Japan's tobacco prices fall into the relatively cheap category.

Globally speaking, Japan's tobacco prices fall into the relatively cheap category.

Do Countries with Higher Prices Have Stricter Regulations?

Countries with higher tobacco prices tend to have extremely strict smoking regulations as well.

Overseas, it is common that

• Non-smoking and smoking areas are clearly separated

• Many countries ban smoking entirely indoors

• Violations are subject to hefty fines

are the norm.

For example, in Canada,
indoor smoking is basically banned entirely, and the smoking rate is also extremely low, around 10%.

In the US too, tobacco prices are relatively low among English-speaking countries, but most indoor facilities are non-smoking.

Summary

If you plan to stay abroad for language study or a working holiday,
it's important to check not only tobacco prices but also local smoking rules in advance.

Depending on the country, there are

• Prices several times higher than Japan

• Complete indoor smoking bans

• Hefty fines

strict regulations like these in place.

To avoid trouble, be sure to thoroughly research local rules before traveling.

On Awork Academy's official website, we provide easy-to-understand information about working holidays and language study abroad, organized by country.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.