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How Much Does Vaping Cost in Switzerland? Vape vs Cigarettes Compared
Eliane Weber · iVape editorial team, products & e-liquids focus
June 16, 2026 · Updated July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
"How much does an e-cigarette actually cost per month?" The short answer: considerably less than smoking, and with the right system you save a lot more again. Here's the honest comparison for Switzerland.
Cigarettes: the expensive benchmark
A pack costs around CHF 9 in Switzerland. Anyone smoking a pack a day pays close to CHF 270 a month, over CHF 3'000 a year. That's the benchmark.
Disposable vape: cheaper, but not the cheapest
A disposable vape (e.g. 600 puffs) costs a few francs and roughly replaces one pack. With a disposable every one to two days you quickly reach CHF 80 to 150 a month. Cheaper than smoking, but throwaway, and soon banned in Switzerland.
Pod system: the money-saving option
A pod system costs a one-off amount (device from around CHF 15 to 30), after which you only pay for pods or liquid:
- Prefilled pods: a few francs per pod, each replaces about one pack.
- Self-refill: the cheapest, often just a few centimes per "pack equivalent".
Realistically you're looking at CHF 30 to 60 a month, about a quarter of the cigarette cost. A good place to start is, for example, the ELFBAR ELFA Pro.
The cost comparison at a glance
| Option | approx. cost/month |
|---|---|
| Cigarettes (1 pack/day) | ~ CHF 270 |
| Disposable vape | ~ CHF 80 to 150 |
| Pod system (prefilled) | ~ CHF 40 to 60 |
| Pod system (self-refill) | ~ CHF 20 to 40 |
How to save even more
- Refillable instead of disposable: the biggest saving.
- Look after your coils: let them prime, then they last longer (see the E-Liquid Guide).
- Use free shipping: from CHF 29 iVape delivers free from its Swiss warehouse, often by the next working day, e.g. to Bern. Why we're so affordable is explained here.
In a nutshell
- Smoking ~ CHF 270/month, pod system often under CHF 60.
- Disposables are cheaper than smoking, but pricier than refillable, and soon banned.
- Biggest way to save: the refillable pod system.
As of June 2026. Sale to over-18s only. Not medical advice. Prices rounded and indicative.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does vaping cost per month in Switzerland?
- With a pod system you're realistically looking at CHF 30 to 60 a month, with disposable vapes CHF 80 to 150. For comparison: a pack of cigarettes a day costs close to CHF 270 a month in Switzerland.
- Is vaping cheaper than smoking in Switzerland?
- Yes, considerably. Anyone smoking a pack a day pays around CHF 270 a month and over CHF 3'000 a year. A pod system often costs under CHF 60 a month, about a quarter of that.
- How much does a disposable vape cost per month?
- A disposable vape with e.g. 600 puffs costs a few francs and roughly replaces one pack of cigarettes. With a disposable every one to two days you reach CHF 80 to 150 a month. That's cheaper than smoking, but pricier than a refillable pod system, and disposable vapes will soon be banned in Switzerland.
- How much does a pod system cost to run?
- The device is a one-off cost from around CHF 15 to 30. After that you only pay for prefilled pods (a few francs per pod, each replaces about one pack) or liquid to refill yourself, which often costs just a few centimes per pack equivalent. Per month that's about CHF 40 to 60 with pods and CHF 20 to 40 when self-refilling.
- How can I save the most money when vaping?
- The biggest saving is a refillable pod system instead of disposables. Let your coils prime so they last longer, and use free shipping: from CHF 29 iVape delivers free from its Swiss warehouse.
