In 2025, Turkey continues to attract many European travelers, attracted by the lower cost of living. But this also applies… to cigarettes. Despite successive increases, the price of a pack of cigarettes is still well below that in France, Germany or Italy.
So, how much does a pack of Marlboro, Camel or Winston cost in Turkey? And above all, what are the trends for the years to come?
🇹🇷 Tobacco prices in Turkey in 2025
The price of cigarettes in Turkey is set by the government and regularly adjusted via the ÖTV (Special Consumption Tax).
In October 2025, a pack of cigarettes will cost between 80 and 140 Turkish Liras (TRY) depending on the brand.
With an average exchange rate of €1 = TRY49, this equates to €1.60 to €2.85 per pack.
💡 By way of comparison, the same pack costs around €13 in France or €8 in Germany.
The differential therefore remains considerable – almost -80% compared to the French price.
📊 Comparative table of cigarette prices in Turkey (October 2025)
| Brand (Europe) | Prices in TRY | Price in € (≈ 1 € = 49 TRY) | Average price in France (€) | Gap France / Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Red | 95 | 1,94 | 13,00 | -85 % |
| Marlboro Gold | 95 | 1,94 | 13,00 | -85 % |
| Winston Blue | 90 | 1,84 | 12,00 | -85 % |
| Camel Yellow | 88 | 1,80 | 12,50 | -86 % |
| Kent Blue | 92 | 1,88 | 11,50 | -84 % |
| Rothmans | 86 | 1,76 | 11,00 | -84 % |
| Chesterfield Original | 83 | 1,69 | 11,00 | -85 % |
| Parliament Aqua Blue | 105 | 2,14 | 14,00 | -85 % |
| Davidoff Classic | 110 | 2,25 | 14,50 | -84 % |
| L&M Red Label | 82 | 1,67 | 10,50 | -84 % |
| Lucky Strike Blue | 90 | 1,84 | 12,50 | -85 % |
| Vogue Menthol | 100 | 2,04 | 13,50 | -85 % |
| Brown Gauloises | 98 | 2,00 | 12,80 | -84 % |
| Pall Mall Red | 84 | 1,71 | 11,20 | -85 % |
| Benson & Hedges Gold | 108 | 2,20 | 13,80 | -84 % |
| Dunhill Blue | 112 | 2,29 | 14,20 | -84 % |
| Monte Carlo Silver | 80 | 1,63 | 10,00 | -84 % |
| Silk Cut Purple | 106 | 2,16 | 13,50 | -84 % |
| Viceroy Red | 78 | 1,59 | 10,20 | -84 % |
| Philip Morris Silver | 94 | 1,92 | 13,00 | -85 % |
🔹 Average price in Turkey (2025): 93 TRY ≈ €1.90 / pack
🔹 Average price in France (2025): €12.70 / pack
🔹 Average savings: around €10.80 per pack
Cross-referenced sources: Combien-coute.net (updated October 2025), Turkish Ministry of Treasury, European tobacconists’ data.
📈 Price trends in Turkey in recent years
The trend is marked by a steady increase, due in particular to ÖTV taxation and the depreciation of the Turkish lira.
- 2020: 20 TRY (≈ €0.50)
- 2022: 45 TRY (≈ €1.10)
- 2023: 65 TRY (≈ €1.40)
- 2025: average TRY 93 (≈ €1.90)
This increase of over +360% in 5 years reflects a political will to limit smoking while coping with inflation.
Nevertheless, cigarettes remain much more affordable than in Western Europe.
🌍 Why the time lag?
➤ Cost of living
The cost of living in Turkey is around 60% lower than in France. Wages, rents and consumer prices are generally adjusted downwards, keeping tobacco prices at attractive levels for locals and tourists alike.
➤ Tax strategy
The Turkish government is adjusting its taxes without reaching European levels, as tobacco is a major source of tax revenue.
Raising the price too quickly would risk fuelling the black market, already present on the Syrian and Georgian borders.
➤ Health impact
The country has almost 15 million smokers, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. The authorities are stepping up prevention campaigns, but the decline in sales remains slow.
💬 And now? Smoking is cheaper, but until when?
Even if the pack remains affordable, the trend is clear: prices are rising every year.
And beyond the financial cost, the real price of tobacco is the cost to health.
Smoking remains a major cause of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Turkey as elsewhere.
🌿 Why it’s time to quit smoking
Knowing the price of a pack is all very well.
But understanding how much tobacco costs your body is even better.
Nicotine addiction, loss of energy, stress and shortness of breath are not inevitable.
Today, natural solutions exist to break the addiction without suffering from withdrawal.
The most effective and gentlest: laser auricular reflexology, developed and practiced by MyLaserTabac.
💡 The MyLaserTabac method: a modern, gentle approach to withdrawal
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This method acts directly on :
- the brain of addiction,
- managing stress and cravings,
- and addictive behaviors.
Our practitioners work with each individual to create a tailor-made program adapted to his or her needs:
- Tobacco,
- Alcohol,
- Sugar,
- Cannabis,
- Stress and anxiety.
👉 In just a few sessions, many find calm, energy and freedom.
And above all, they discover that living without cigarettes is living better.
🚀 Conclusion
Cigarette prices in Turkey are still low compared with France, but the trend is upward.
Rather than go along with the increase, it’s time to change course.
Investing in your health is worth a thousand times more than a €2 pack.
Make an appointment today with MyLaserTabac, the natural and gentle method for saying goodbye to tobacco… for good.
