2009–2010 Cigarette price, excise tax, VAT and consumption
| Details | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Average cigarette price (2009 Taka per pack of 10) | 17.4 | 19.3 |
| Average excise tax rate (% of retail price) | 37.9 | 45.1 |
| VAT (% of retail price) | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Average number of cigarettes smoked per day | 10.2 | 10.5 |
NB: 2010 prices are discounted by 8% to adjust for inflation during 2009–2010. Source: ITC Bangladesh Survey, 2009, 2010.
ITC, International Tobacco Control; VAT, value added tax.