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Quit and save – why giving up smoking will make you richer

Are you tired of seeing your finances go up in smoke? Did you know that quitting smoking could save you thousands of pounds a year?

To help you understand the financial benefits of giving up smoking, here is a simple guide to how much your habit is costing

The five a day smoker:

You may think smoking just five cigarettes a day isn’t making a dent in your finances.

However, the costs soon mount up.  Every month you’re spending £78 a month on cigarettes. And within a year you’ve spent £949.

The 10-a-day smoker

10-a day-smokers spent £156 a month on cigarettes. That’s enough for a romantic weekend getaway, a wardrobe upgrade, gym membership or a new bike.

In a year, smoking 10 cigarettes a day will cost a whopping £1898.

The 20-a-day smoker

Smoking 20-cigarettes a day is costing you a fortune – £3796 a year to be precise.  On a weekly basis, you’re wasting £72 on cigarettes and in a month, £312.

Within a year you’ll have spent £3796 on cigarettes. Enough for an exotic holiday abroad.

Smoking rollies

Smoking five rollies a day costs £480 a day. For those smoking 10 a day the cost rises to £960 a year.

And for smokers with a 20-a-day rollie habit, giving up could save them a very satisfying £1921 a year.

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