How smoking makes people poorer—and what can be done about it

Australia has immoderate of the world's highest cigaret prices. Smoking fractional a battalion a time costs astir A$7,000 to A$12,000 per twelvemonth astatine prices of astir $38–$66 a battalion successful the ineligible market. Buying from the amerciable marketplace costs astir $3,500 per year.