Vape Yearly Cost Breakdown: Open System vs Disposables – How Much Can You Save?

Hey everyone! Let’s do a quick comparison of the annual costs between using an open MTL system and only using disposables . You might be surprised by the numbers!

Assumptions for this estimate:

  • Average user : 1 pod/coil per week, 2ml of e-liquid per day.
  • Disposable user : 1 device every 2–3 days. (cause you always wanna try different flavours)

Annual Cost Breakdown

1. Open MTL Pod System (e.g., Vaporesso XROS series)

  • Device : ~$30 (one-time purchase).
  • Pods/Coils : 52 pods/year at ~$3 each = $156 .
  • E-liquid : 720ml/year at ~$0.30/ml = $216 .
  • Total first year : ~ $402 .
  • Subsequent years : ~ $372/year (no new device).

2. Disposable Vapes Only (e.g., Elf Bar, RAZ)

  • Disposables : 120 devices/year (one every 3 days) at ~$8 each = $960 .

How Much Can You Save?

  • First year with an open system : Save around $558 compared to disposables!
  • Each following year : Save nearly $588 !

Why the Big Difference?

  • Disposables are convenient but include battery, casing, and assembly in every unit.
  • Open systems spread the device cost over years, and e-liquid + coils are far cheaper per ml.

Final Thoughts
If you vape regularly, switching to an open system can save you hundreds yearly – plus it’s more eco-friendly with less waste.

Have you compared your own costs? Share your experience or any questions below!

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