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Smoking Cost Calculator — How Much Could You Save?

Smoking costs your health and your wallet. Enter how much you smoke to see what you would save by stopping — and how a doctor can help.

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For adults. A guide only — not a diagnosis. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.

What happens when you stop

  • Within days your sense of taste and smell begin to improve
  • Within weeks to months breathing and circulation get better
  • After a year your risk of heart disease falls sharply
  • Over the long term your risk of cancer, stroke and lung disease keeps falling

What are pack-years?

Pack-years combine how much and how long you have smoked: one pack of 20 a day for one year is one pack-year. Doctors use it to judge lung and heart risk and whether checks are needed.

Help to quit

You are far more likely to stop for good with support. The HSE runs a free quit service, and a doctor can talk you through treatments that ease cravings and withdrawal, where they are suitable for you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pack of cigarettes cost in Ireland?

Prices change with each budget. Enter the price you pay in the calculator for an accurate figure.

Can an online doctor help me stop smoking?

Yes. A doctor can assess you, discuss treatment options that may suit you and point you to free HSE support.

Official sources and further reading

This page is general information for patients in Ireland, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. If you are worried about your health, speak to a doctor. In an emergency call 112 or 999.

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