What is the price of cigarettes in France (Paris)? Are US brands commonly sold in France?

Question

I am a smoker and about to take my first trip to France. I was wondering whether to take cigarettes with me or not. I don't want to have to pay a fortune for a pack of cigarettes, when I can buy them before I go for $27.00 a carton (200/cig). But I am only taking one carry on bag with me and didn't want to take up precious space if I could get the same brand for a reasonable price in France.

Answer 1

As always Rillifane is quite correct.

The main US brands are available but the prices are very high.

7 USD is about right, so 70 bucks a carton....

Answer 2

Take them with you. Cigarettes in France are very expensive because of very high taxes. At current exchange rates the price is about $7 a pack.

Some American brands are readily available in France, Marlboros, for example,  are found just about everywhere.

Answer 3

Cigarettes cost 5 € the 10.

Answer 4

I can't tell you the exact price but I know they are heavily taxed in France. Of course, common American brands are sold everywhere in France. I would recommend buying a carton at a US airport before leaving. Prices won't be more "reasonable" in France.

Answer 5

Hello ! I'm french and the price of the paquet of 20 cigarettes in France is approximatly 5€, 8 USD and in australia what is the price ?