How Much Is a Pack of Cigarettes in Saskatchewan? 2026 Tax and Carton Prices

Before a store adds the cost of the cigarettes, its margin, PST or GST, a pack of 20 in Saskatchewan already carries $9.69 in federal and provincial tobacco tax. A pack of 25 carries $12.11, and a carton of 200 carries $96.92. That is a little less than Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia, and more than Quebec or Ontario. Native cigarettes at Native Nicotine start at $5.49 a pack and $45 a carton, with delivery across Saskatchewan.

Below is the exact tax in each pack size, how the taxes work, and current native cigarette prices. All rates were checked against government sources on November 10, 2026.

How much is a pack of cigarettes in Saskatchewan in 2026?

Two tobacco taxes are built into every legal store pack in Saskatchewan: the federal excise duty and Saskatchewan’s tobacco tax. Saskatchewan’s 6% provincial sales tax (PST) and the 5% GST are then charged at the till.

Pack size	Federal excise duty	Saskatchewan tobacco tax	Tobacco tax before PST and GST
Pack of 20	$3.89	$5.80	$9.69
Pack of 25	$4.86	$7.25	$12.11
Carton of 200 (10 packs of 20)	$38.92	$58.00	$96.92

Rates as of November 2026: federal $0.97299 per 5 cigarettes and Saskatchewan 29¢ per cigarette. Totals are calculated before rounding, so a column can differ from the sum of its parts by a cent.

The shelf price is that tax plus the manufacturer’s price, the wholesaler’s and retailer’s margins, with PST and GST on top. The tobacco tax alone works out to about 48¢ a cigarette before anything else is added. Store prices vary by brand and by store, so we show the tax that every store pack must carry rather than quoting one store’s shelf price.

How much is a carton of cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

A carton holds 10 packs of 20, or 200 cigarettes. In a store carton, $38.92 goes to federal excise duty and $58.00 to Saskatchewan tobacco tax: $96.92 before the cigarettes themselves are paid for and before PST and GST.

Where the tax in a Saskatchewan pack goes

• Federal excise duty: $0.97299 for every 5 cigarettes, about 19.5¢ each. It is the same in every province and is adjusted for inflation each April.
• Saskatchewan tobacco tax: 29¢ per cigarette, in effect since March 24, 2022.
• Provincial sales tax: Saskatchewan’s PST bulletin lists cigarettes and tobacco as taxable, at 6%.
• GST: 5% federal GST applies to the sale as well.

Native cigarette prices in Saskatchewan at Native Nicotine

Native Nicotine prices are the same anywhere in Saskatchewan, from Regina and Saskatoon to Prince Albert and rural towns. Shipping is $19, and free on orders of $149 or more.

Quantity	Most brands	BB and disCOUNT	Lowest cost per cigarette
1 pack (20)	$5.99	$5.49	27.5¢
1 carton (200)	$49	$45	22.5¢
5 cartons (1,000)	$225	$199	19.9¢
10 cartons (2,000)	$390	$350	17.5¢

“Most brands” covers Canadian Classics, Playfare’s, Canadian, Rolled Gold and Nexus. BB and disCOUNT are the lowest-priced brands. Prices were checked on November 10, 2026 and can change, so the product page always shows the current price.

Pack of 20 or pack of 25: which costs less per cigarette?

In a store, the tax per cigarette is the same whatever the pack size, so a pack of 25 is not a tax saving. It simply holds five more cigarettes, and $2.42 more tax. Any difference in price per cigarette comes from the brand and the store’s own pricing.

How Saskatchewan compares with other provinces

Saskatchewan’s tobacco tax sits in the upper middle of the provinces. Here is how the tax in a pack of 20 compares, using the same federal duty for every province:

Province	Provincial tax per cigarette	Tobacco tax in a pack of 20
Newfoundland and Labrador	32.5¢	$10.39
British Columbia	32.5¢	$10.39
Alberta	30¢	$9.89
Manitoba	30¢	$9.89
Nova Scotia	29.52¢	$9.80
Saskatchewan	29¢	$9.69
New Brunswick	25.52¢	$9.00
Quebec (in French)	20.9¢	$8.07
Ontario	18.475¢	$7.59

For every province in one place, see our guide to cigarette prices in Canada.

How old do you have to be to buy cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

You must be 19 or older to buy tobacco in Saskatchewan. The province raised the minimum age from 18 to 19 on February 1, 2024. Native Nicotine sells only to adults of legal age in their province.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a pack of 25 cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

A pack of 25 carries $12.11 in tobacco tax: $4.86 federal excise duty and $7.25 Saskatchewan tobacco tax. The shelf price adds the cost of the cigarettes, store margins, PST and GST.

How much is a carton of cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

A store carton of 200 carries $96.92 in tobacco tax before the cigarettes, margins, PST and GST are added. At Native Nicotine, cartons start at $45.

What is the tobacco tax in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan charges 29 cents per cigarette, in effect since March 24, 2022. Federal excise duty of $0.97299 per 5 cigarettes is added on top.

Is there PST on cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

Yes. Saskatchewan lists cigarettes and tobacco as taxable for its 6% PST, and the 5% GST also applies.

How old do you have to be to buy cigarettes in Saskatchewan?

19. Saskatchewan raised the minimum age to buy tobacco and vapour products from 18 to 19 on February 1, 2024.

Sources

• Government of Saskatchewan, Tobacco Tax (rate of 29 cents per cigarette)
• Government of Saskatchewan, PST Bulletin PST-2 (revised March 2025)
• Canada Revenue Agency, EDN105 (excise duty rates from April 1, 2026)
• Government of Saskatchewan, minimum age increase to 19 (January 25, 2024)