Why Price Per Puff Matters More Than Sticker Price
When comparing disposable vapes, the retail price only tells half the story. A $45 device that lasts 40,000 puffs is cheaper to use daily than a $25 device that only lasts 5,000 puffs.
The metric that actually matters is cost per puff — and more practically, cost per day based on your usage pattern. That's what this breakdown focuses on.
5% Disposable Vape Prices in Canada
Here's how the most popular 5% devices stack up:
| Device | Puffs | Price | Cost per 1K Puffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elf Bar MoonNight | 40,000 | $44.99 | $1.12 |
| Geek Bar Pulse X | 25,000 | $39.99 | $1.60 |
| Geek Bar Pulse | 15,000 | $39.99 | $2.67 |
Real-World Cost Per Day
Advertised puff counts are measured in lab conditions. In the real world, expect roughly 70-80% of the advertised number. Here's what that means for daily cost at a moderate usage level of 300-400 puffs per day:
Elf Bar MoonNight — At roughly 30,000 real-world puffs, this device lasts approximately 75-100 days at moderate use. That works out to roughly $0.45-0.60 per day. This is the most cost-effective 5% device available in Canada.
Geek Bar Pulse X — At roughly 20,000 real-world puffs, expect 50-65 days of use. Daily cost is approximately $0.60-0.80. More expensive per day than the MoonNight, but you get the dual mode system and display screen.
Geek Bar Pulse — At roughly 12,000 real-world puffs, expect 30-40 days. Daily cost is approximately $1.00-1.30. The highest daily cost of the three, but still significantly cheaper than cigarettes or buying 2% devices from retail stores.
How This Compares to 2% Devices
Most Canadian vape shops sell 2% (20mg/mL) disposable vapes ranging from $15-30 for devices with 3,000-8,000 puffs. But because 2% devices require more frequent puffing to achieve the same nicotine satisfaction, they run out faster in practice.
A typical 2% user going through a 5,000-puff device in 5-7 days is spending $15-30 per week, or roughly $2.10-4.30 per day. Compare that to the MoonNight's $0.45-0.60 per day — switching to a 5% device can save you $50-100 per month.
How This Compares to Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes in Canada costs approximately $15-18 depending on province. A pack-a-day smoker spends $105-126 per week.
Even the most expensive 5% vape option (Geek Bar Pulse at ~$1.30/day) costs less than 10% of what cigarettes cost. The savings are substantial regardless of which device you choose.
Which Device Is the Best Deal?
Best overall value: Elf Bar MoonNight at $44.99. The highest puff count per dollar and the lowest daily cost. If you want to spend the least money over time, this is the device.
Best value with features: Geek Bar Pulse X at $39.99. You pay slightly more per puff but get the display screen, dual mode, and a device that's arguably more enjoyable to use.
Not recommended for value: Geek Bar Pulse at $39.99. Same price as the Pulse X but 10,000 fewer puffs with fewer features. The only reason to choose it is if the Pulse X is out of stock.
Bulk Pricing
Buying multiple devices brings the per-unit cost down further. North Nicotine offers free shipping on all orders, so there's no added cost regardless of order size. Stocking up on 2-3 devices at once means fewer orders and uninterrupted supply.
Browse our current prices and availability at northnicotine.ca.