Vapeboss – There are many opportunities for someone to quit smoking and start switching to vaping as a nicotine replacement therapy. The primary reason people use vapes is because vaping offers better health benefits. However, there is another reason people switch to vaping, which is to save money from cigarettes, which are currently becoming more expensive.

In this article, we will briefly explain why switching to vaping is the right choice for saving money, in addition to the health benefits it offers.

The cost of tobacco cigarettes in today's era has reached a "quite insane" high price. Since the excise tax increase set by the Indonesian government this year, cigarettes are sold at an average price of Rp 30,000 to Rp 40,000 per pack, and if someone is a heavy smoker who needs 1 pack of cigarettes per day, then in a week they would have to spend Rp 280,000 or even more for 7 packs of cigarettes.

With that total cost, it is highly likely that someone will not be able to afford their nicotine needs. Especially with the annual increase in excise taxes and costs for other needs.

So, how can vaping be an alternative for someone to save more money? Here's why.

When first starting vaping, the initial cost might be quite high, but in the long run, such as maintenance costs, it will be relatively lower than smoking.

Good vape devices can be obtained at a quite affordable price, especially vape devices in the pod category, which are specifically for someone new to vaping. In the local vape market, new pods are sold for around Rp 250,000, and some are even much cheaper. At that price, someone can also get a pod device along with a USB cable and 2 spare coils.

If a pod is successfully purchased, then the first step to saving money has been passed. Next, we will explain what a coil, coil maintenance, and liquid are.

The coil plays an important role in every vaping device, and if the coil is not functioning or is damaged, the vape cannot be used. The coil itself is a component that heats the liquid to produce vapor that will be inhaled and exhaled. Inside the coil, there is a wire arrangement wrapped in cotton. Therefore, when the coil has lost its function, it must be replaced with a new coil. Generally, coils need to be replaced after 1-2 weeks, depending on usage. The price is also quite cheap, with coils typically selling for Rp 30,000 to Rp 45,000.

Liquid is the fluid that will be vaporized by the vape. In local vape shops, the liquid sold is quite affordable, starting from Rp 75,000, and sometimes even lower during promotions. Liquid itself comes in various brands, flavors, and sizes; just choose the flavor you like best. Usually, 15ml of liquid will last about 2 weeks, and 30ml of liquid will last about 1 month.

Since we have explained the steps to start vaping, now let's do a simple calculation by multiplying the costs mentioned earlier and comparing them with the cost of cigarettes. If cigarettes cost Rp 280,000 per week, then in a month, the total cost for cigarettes would be Rp 1,120,000. For vaping, the initial device purchase will cost Rp 250,000, then for coils, it's Rp 35,000 every 2 weeks, and for liquid, Rp 75,000 every 2 weeks. So, in a month, it will cost Rp 70,000 for coils and Rp 150,000 for liquid. If totaled, the cost for the first month of starting vaping is Rp 470,000, and for subsequent months, it's Rp 220,000. Quite a big difference, isn't it?

This is why switching to vaping significantly helps someone save money, as the total calculations show a substantial and significant difference in costs.

So, that's it for this article. Hopefully, this article can help and serve as a reference for saving money from cigarettes. See you in the next article!