Vices tax calculator

 

This calculator shows how much the Government makes from your drinking, smoking and lottery habits.

 
Assumptions used in this calculator: Beer: 4% alcohol by volume (abv), spirits: 40% (70cl), wine: up to 15% (70cl).
Sources: CAMRA, HM Customs & Excise, NTC Drinks Pocket Book, Scotch Whisky Association, Tobacco Manufacturers Association, Wine and Spirit Association.
Last updated: Budget Day 2008
Cigarettes
(eg 20)		    a day
Price
(per packet eg 5.35)		 £
Pints of beer
(eg 10)		    a week
Price
(per pint eg 2.55) 		£
Bottles of wine
(eg 8)		    a week
Price
(per bottle eg 4.99)		 £
Bottles of spirits
(eg 6)		    a year
Price
(per bottle eg 12.50)		 £
National Lottery:
(inc Scratchcards eg 5)		 £  a week
RESULT   Calculate
Your annual vice bill: £
Of which Government takes:
(Duty + VAT)		 £
BREAKDOWN
Cigarettes tax £
Beer tax £
Wine tax £
Spirits tax £
Lottery tax £