{"id":86905,"date":"2022-05-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/marijuana-prices-around-world\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T09:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:08:02","slug":"marijuana-prices-around-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-prices-around-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Marijuana prices around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At some point, we have all wondered how much marijuana <strong>costs in different parts of the world<\/strong>. Moreover, if you are planning a trip, you might prefer to buy locally at your destination to avoid any complications while flying. With this in mind, we have conducted some research for you. As a result, here is a breakdown of <strong>marijuana prices around the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to note that from one country to another, <\/span><b>laws regarding consumption and sale can vary greatly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, the first thing you need to determine is whether marijuana use and commerce are permitted or at least decriminalized at your destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price will be influenced by these laws, as well as the country&#8217;s location and characteristics. For instance, <\/span><b>in marijuana-producing regions, prices are usually much lower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than in countries that have to import it. The farther the import country, the higher the price per gram. However, these are not the only factors affecting the price; the type or variety of the product can also lead to vastly different costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-188661 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dinero-y-cannabis.jpg\" alt=\"marijuana euros\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dinero-y-cannabis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dinero-y-cannabis-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/dinero-y-cannabis-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, the <\/span><b>United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has released a report<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outlining marijuana prices on the black market worldwide. While <\/span><b>we do not endorse the black market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is considered a crime in many parts of the world, we believe this report can provide a useful reference for real market prices. Generally, the more legal markets exist, the lower the price should be\u2014and the higher the quality compared to black-market products.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32034011af5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32034011af5\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-prices-around-world\/#Factors_determining_the_price_of_marijuana\" >Factors determining the price of marijuana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-prices-around-world\/#Countries_with_the_most_expensive_marijuana\" >Countries with the most expensive marijuana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-prices-around-world\/#Countries_with_the_cheapest_marijuana\" >Countries with the cheapest marijuana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_determining_the_price_of_marijuana\"><\/span>Factors determining the price of marijuana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of marijuana depends not only on its quality or type but also on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local laws:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Legalization or decriminalization reduces prices by fostering competition in the legal market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Domestic production:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Countries that produce marijuana locally usually have lower prices than those dependent on imports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Import distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The farther the producer country, the higher the transportation costs, which increases the final price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-size: revert;\">Market regulation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regulated markets typically offer higher-quality marijuana at competitive prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-188655 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enrolando.jpg\" alt=\"rolling a joint\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enrolando.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enrolando-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enrolando-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_with_the_most_expensive_marijuana\"><\/span>Countries with the most expensive marijuana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, marijuana prices vary greatly. This list provides a general estimate based on black-market data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, these countries have the highest marijuana prices per gram:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>United Arab Emirates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac101.79 per gram. Marijuana is considered an unattainable luxury for most.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brunei:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac68.29 per gram, reflecting strict anti-drug laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Japan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac63.28 per gram. Severe penalties contribute to the high cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cyprus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac36.73 per gram, leading among the most expensive European countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Estonia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac23.27 per gram. Cold climates and lack of local production drive up prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finland:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac21.46 per gram. Strict regulations keep prices high.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Australia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac21.19 per gram. Distance and regulation significantly influence the cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Singapore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac20.45 per gram. Strict laws and limited availability raise the price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Norway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac20.40 per gram. Restrictive policies and taxes explain the high price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ecuador:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac18.50 per gram. Despite less regulation, import costs position it in the top 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_with_the_cheapest_marijuana\"><\/span>Countries with the cheapest marijuana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, there are countries where marijuana prices are surprisingly low:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.08 per gram. Local availability and cultural factors keep costs low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>South Africa:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.09 per gram. Mass production and relaxed laws influence the price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guatemala, Nigeria, and Kenya:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.19 per gram, notable for accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brazil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.28 per gram. Domestic production facilitates competitive prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colombia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.37 per gram. Known for robust internal markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dominican Republic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.46 per gram. Proximity to producer markets affects prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Haiti:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.56 per gram. Although cheap, quality and regulation are key factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>China:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac0.74 per gram, the most expensive among the cheapest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a curiosity, according to the report, <\/span><b>marijuana on the Spanish black market is priced at \u20ac4.63 per gram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ranking 32nd among the cheapest globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At some point, we have all wondered how much marijuana costs in different parts of the world. 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