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2009–2010 Cigarette price, excise tax, VAT, and consumption
| 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 |
Note: 2010 prices are discounted by 8% to adjust for inflation during 2009–2010.
Source: ITC Bangladesh Survey, 2009, 2010.
