Yeah durries (as we sometimes call them) are pretty expensive here.. A few years ago the government put about 80% tax on them to try to get people to stop smoking (and obviously make money off the people who couldn’t/wouldn’t).
Just to give people an idea – a pack of cigarettes here costs around $10-14. Thats about 6 EURO or around 8 USD. I remember when they used to be $3 a pack.
The governemnt is trying hard to get people to stop smoking. In fact, the local councils are introducing laws now where you aren’t allowed to smoke outside any cafes or at bus stops etc. Soon the only place you will be able to smoke is in your own home – but don’t get caught outside or you will get fined.
Seriously though, it’s good that instead of only putting the tax so high on cigarettes they are trying to do something about it. Otherwise they would just look like they wanted the tax money.. sounds like another government I know.
Ooops did I say that out loud?