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A pack of cigarettes in Canada costs between roughly $13 and $23 depending on where you buy it. A carton runs $110 to over $200.
The product is identical. The difference is tax — and it varies enormously.
Cigarette prices by province
| Province | Typical pack of 20 | Typical carton of 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $14 – $17 | $120 – $155 |
| Alberta | $12 – $16 | $120 – $155 |
| Saskatchewan | $12 – $15 | $115 – $150 |
| Manitoba | $12 – $15 | $115 – $150 |
| Ontario | $15 – $19 | $130 – $170 |
| New Brunswick | $16 – $18 | $140 – $160 |
| Nova Scotia | $17 – $19 | $150 – $175 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17 – $19 | $150 – $170 |
| British Columbia | $17 – $20 | $150 – $185 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17 – $23 | $150 – $190 |
| Territories | $20+ | $180 – $200+ |
Retail prices vary by brand and retailer — these are typical ranges. The tax rates below are exact.
Where the money actually goes
Two separate tobacco taxes apply before sales tax is calculated.
Federal excise duty — the same everywhere
The Canada Revenue Agency charges excise duty on every cigarette manufactured in or imported into Canada for the commercial market.
As of 1 April 2026 the rate is $0.97299 per five cigarettes — about 19.46 cents each, or $38.92 per carton of 200.
Identical in every province, adjusted each 1 April against the Consumer Price Index.
Provincial tobacco tax — where the gap comes from
Each province and territory sets its own rate on top.
| Jurisdiction | Per cigarette | Per carton |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 18.475¢ | $36.95 |
| Quebec | 20.9¢ | $41.80 |
| New Brunswick | 25.52¢ | $51.04 |
| Saskatchewan | 29.0¢ | $58.00 |
| Nova Scotia | 29.52¢ | $59.04 |
| Alberta | 30.0¢ | $60.00 |
| Manitoba | 30.0¢ | $60.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | 30.0¢ | $60.00 |
| British Columbia | 32.5¢ | $65.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 32.5¢ | $65.00 |
| Northwest Territories | 34.4¢ | $68.80 |
| Yukon | 37.0¢ | $74.00 |
| Nunavut | 40.0¢ | $80.00 |
A smoker in Nunavut pays more than double the tobacco tax of one in Ontario — $80 against $36.95 on the same carton. That single difference explains most of the price variation across the country.
Ontario has the lowest rate in Canada. Quebec is second at $41.80 — and Quebec is also the only province that zero-rates tobacco for provincial sales tax. Quebec smokers pay 5% GST but no QST, which is why Quebec retail prices are typically cheapest in the country despite not having the lowest tobacco tax.
And then sales tax
GST, HST or PST is applied to the price after both tobacco taxes are included. You pay sales tax on the tax.
Rates differ too — 13% HST in Ontario, 15% across the Atlantic provinces, 5% GST in Alberta with no provincial sales tax, and 5% GST only in Quebec because tobacco is QST-exempt.
What that adds up to
Take an Ontario carton:
| Component | Per carton of 200 |
|---|---|
| Federal excise duty | $38.92 |
| Ontario tobacco tax | $36.95 |
| Tobacco tax subtotal | $75.87 |
| HST (13%) | Applied on top |
| Tobacco, manufacturing, distribution, retail margin | The remainder |
$75.87 of an Ontario carton is tobacco tax before anyone has paid for tobacco, packaging, shipping or a retailer’s margin.
In British Columbia that subtotal is $103.92. In Yukon, $112.92. In Nunavut, $118.92 — nearly three times what a native carton costs outright.
Why cigarettes keep getting more expensive
Federal excise duty rises every April with inflation, automatically.
Provincial rates rise with provincial budgets — most jurisdictions increase theirs every year or two. Yukon went to 37 cents on 1 January 2026.
Sales tax compounds both. When either tobacco tax rises, the sales tax on it rises too.
Native cigarettes: why they cost less
Native cigarettes are manufactured at licensed First Nations facilities in Canada and sold by Indigenous retailers under Indigenous tobacco rights. They aren’t subject to the same provincial tobacco tax structure.
That, plus a supply chain skipping national distributors and retail markup, is the whole difference.
It isn’t cheaper tobacco. It’s the absence of $37 to $80 per carton in provincial tax.
| Carton of 200 | |
|---|---|
| Retail carton, Canadian average | $130 – $160 |
| Retail carton, Newfoundland or the territories | $180 – $200+ |
| Native carton from MohawkSmoke | $42.00 |
| Native rollies, bag of 200 | $27.00 |
| At 40+ carton volume pricing | $31.50 |
A $42 carton costs less than the $75.87 of tobacco tax on an Ontario retail carton — and about half the tax a Nunavut smoker pays.
For a full breakdown of the cheapest options by format, see our guide to the cheapest cigarettes in Canada.
Province-by-province guides
Detailed guides covering local tax rates, typical retail prices and delivery.
- Ontario — $36.95
- Quebec — $41.80
- New Brunswick — $51.04
- Saskatchewan — $58.00
- Nova Scotia — $59.04
- Alberta — $60.00
- Manitoba — $60.00
- Prince Edward Island — $60.00
- British Columbia — $65.00
- Newfoundland and Labrador — $65.00
- Yukon, NWT and Nunavut — $68.80 to $80.00
What we ship across Canada
We’re a Mohawk family-run business delivering to every province and territory, usually within one to three days.
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Native cigarette cartons (200 king size) | from $42.00 |
| Rollies (bag of 200) | $27.00 |
| Premium cartons — Elite, Canadian Goose | $47.50 |
| Marlboro | $75.00 |
Fifteen native brands. See our full guide to native cigarette brands for how they compare on strength, or browse all cigarettes.
Looking for menthol? We carry seven brands. Looking for a specific international brand? See our guide to international cigarette brands in Canada.
Volume pricing
| Cartons | Price each | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | $42.00 | — |
| 5–19 | $37.80 | 10% |
| 20–39 | $34.50 | 18% |
| 40+ | $31.50 | 25% |
Free shipping over $300, $25 flat rate below. Interac e-Transfer, credit card and cryptocurrency — crypto orders save a further 10%.
You must be of legal smoking age in your province — 19+ in most of Canada, 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a pack of cigarettes in Canada?
Between roughly $13 and $23 for a pack of 20, depending on province, brand and retailer. Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are typically cheapest; Newfoundland and the territories most expensive.
How much is a carton of cigarettes in Canada?
$110 to over $200 in retail. Native cartons start at $42.
Which province has the cheapest cigarettes?
Ontario has the lowest tobacco tax at 18.475 cents per cigarette — $36.95 per carton. Quebec is second at 20.9 cents, and because Quebec doesn’t apply QST to tobacco, Quebec retail prices are usually the cheapest overall. More on why in our guide to cigarette prices in Quebec.
Which province has the most expensive cigarettes?
Nunavut has the highest tobacco tax in Canada at 40 cents per cigarette — $80 per carton, more than double Ontario’s rate. Yukon is next at 37 cents, then the Northwest Territories at 34.4. Northern freight costs push retail prices higher still.
Why are cigarettes cheaper in Quebec?
Two reasons. Quebec’s tobacco tax is 20.9 cents per cigarette, second-lowest in Canada after Ontario. And Quebec is the only province that zero-rates tobacco for provincial sales tax — smokers there pay 5% GST but no QST, unlike Ontario’s 13% HST on the full taxed price.
How much tax is on a pack of cigarettes in Canada?
Federal excise duty is about $3.89 on a pack of 20, the same everywhere. Provincial tobacco tax adds $3.70 in Ontario, $4.18 in Quebec, up to $8.00 in Nunavut. Sales tax is then applied on top of both — except in Quebec, where tobacco is zero-rated for QST.
Why are cigarettes so expensive in Canada?
Tax. Between $76 and $119 per carton in tobacco-specific tax before sales tax, and both federal and provincial rates rise most years.
Do cigarette prices change during the year?
Yes. Federal excise duty is adjusted every 1 April against inflation. Provincial rates change with provincial budgets, which land at different times of year.
How many cigarettes are in a carton?
200 — ten packs of twenty.
Sources: Federal excise duty from Canada Revenue Agency excise duty notice EDN105, effective 1 April 2026. Provincial and territorial tobacco tax rates from the respective governments: Ontario Ministry of Finance, Revenu Québec, Finance and Treasury Board New Brunswick, Nova Scotia Provincial Tax Commission, and the governments of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. Retail price ranges are market estimates and vary by brand and retailer.
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