How Quitting Smoking Transforms Your Wealth and Your Health
Think quitting smoking is just about better breathing? Think again. It could be one of the smartest financial decisions you ever make. If you're lighting up 20 cigarettes a day, your wallet is burning more than just tobacco. Let’s break it down.
💸 The Real Cost of 20 a Day
In 2025, the average cost of a pack of 20 cigarettes in the UK is £16.60.
If you smoke one pack per day:
- Per Week: £16.60 × 7 = £116.20
- Per Month: That’s roughly £464.80
- Per Year: A massive £6,042.40
Over 5 years? That's over £30,000. Enough for a new car, home improvements, or the trip of a lifetime.
🚀 What Could You Do With an Extra £6,000 a Year?
Here’s a few ideas:
- Take a luxury holiday (or two!)
- Pay off debts or boost your savings
- Treat your family—or yourself!
- Invest in your future (hello, pension top-ups)
- Learn a new skill or take up a hobby
Quitting doesn’t just save your health—it gives you financial freedom.
💚 Your Health Gets a Massive Upgrade Too
We all know smoking is bad for your health—but the improvements when you quit are fast and powerful:
- After 24 hours: Your lungs start clearing out mucus and other smoking debris.
- Within 2 weeks to 3 months: Your circulation improves and lung function increases.
- After 1 year: Your risk of heart disease is cut in half.
- After 10 years: Your risk of lung cancer is halved too.
Less coughing, more energy, better skin, whiter teeth—yes please!
🤝 You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
At Healthy Lifestyles Coventry Stop Smoking Service, we’ve helped thousands of people quit. And we can help you too—with free, friendly, non-judgmental support that works.
We offer:
- Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- Expert advice on quitting methods (including vaping as a step-down tool)
- One-to-one support, or phone appointments
- Help managing cravings, triggers, and staying motivated
📞 Ready to Take the First Step?
Quitting smoking transforms your life in more ways than one. Healthier. Wealthier. Happier.
Let’s make it happen—together.
👉 Call us today at 0800 122 3790
You’ve got this—and we’ve got you.
Data sources: NHS, ASH.org.uk, GOV.UK, average UK cigarette pricing (Jan 2025).