Vaping vs Smoking
While smoking and vaping may look similar, they couldn’t be more different. The main difference is that smoking delivers nicotine by the combustion of tobacco, which can increase the risk of serious diseases such as lung cancer. As stated on the Ministry of Health run website Quit Strong, vaping delivers nicotine in the less harmful method by heating an e Liquid.1
Other key differences are cost, convenience, and flavour. Those who smoke know how expensive it is - smoking twenty cigarettes a day could cost you over $12,000 a year.2 Cigarettes are bulky to carry around and they come in a limited range of tobacco and menthol varieties. Compared to smoking, vaping is considered a more affordable option. Vape devices are also known for their compact, sleek and easy-to-use design, and you can choose from a wide range of flavours, such as tobacco, fruit, mint and more.
How much nicotine is in a cigarette compared to a vape?
Now that we’ve explored the key differences between smoking and vaping, you might be wondering, how much nicotine is in a cigarette compared to a vape? Like e Liquids, the strength of nicotine in cigarettes can vary depending on which brand or product you buy. On top of that, how much nicotine you receive each time you smoke depends on how you smoke. With vaping, the amount of nicotine depends on the strength of the e Liquid you choose, and your vaping style. If you want to reduce your nicotine intake, you can opt for a lower nicotine strength e Liquid.
In NZ, vape pens can contain anywhere from 0 mg (zero nicotine) to 28.5 mg/ml for closed system e Liquid pods. As a rule, cigarettes contain 1.1 mg to 1.8 mg per cigarette (22 mg to 36 mg/pack), however the nicotine content between cigarettes and vape products varies and can’t be compared like for like.
Conclusion:
Now that we’ve explored the ins and outs of smoking vs vaping, and why vaping is considered the reduced-risk option**, we hope this article has helped you make the decision to switch from smoking to vaping.
1. Ministry of Health Website | Vaping Facts
2. Based on the average price of $35.33 for a 20 pack of cigarettes, costing $12,895 a year. Vaping savings based on the equivalent of 20 cigarettes = 251 pods. Vuse Tobacco e Liquid costs $12.99 for a pack of 2 pods, all other Vuse e Liquid flavours cost $14.99. Vaping costs also include the cost of 1 x Vuse Go Reload or ePod 2 device at $9.99.
3. https://www.smokefree.org.nz/smoking-its-effects/health-effects/what-is-smoking-doing-to-your-body
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