How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Singapore
Looking to quit smoking or vaping in Singapore? This guide covers local cessation resources, quitline numbers, tobacco laws, and programs available to help you quit for good.
Quitting in Singapore: Overview
Singapore has a smoking rate of approximately 10.1%. The vaping rate is around 0.5%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.
Local Cessation Programs & Resources
- National Singapore tobacco cessation programs • Government-funded quit smoking support services • Healthcare provider-based cessation counseling • Community smoking cessation programs • Online and mobile quit smoking support
- Singapore Quitline: 1800 438 2000 • National health service cessation support • World Health Organization quit tobacco resources • Hospital and clinic-based programs • Pharmacy-based nicotine replacement therapy
Tobacco & Vaping Laws in Singapore
Singapore has comprehensive smoke-free laws in public places and workplaces and strict vaping regulations or bans. Plain packaging laws require standardized cigarette packs with large health warnings. The country maintains tobacco control measures including advertising restrictions and point-of-sale regulations.
Singapore Quitline
The quitline for Singapore is 1800 438 2000. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.
Cost of Smoking & Vaping in Singapore
A pack of cigarettes in Singapore costs approximately $13.00 USD. Pack-a-day smokers spend around $4745 USD annually. Many cessation services are subsidized or free through national health programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & References
The information in this article is based on publicly available research and guidance from the following authoritative health organizations:
- CDC - Smoking & Tobacco Use
- WHO - Tobacco
- NIH - National Cancer Institute
- American Lung Association
- American Heart Association
- Truth Initiative
- Smokefree.gov
Sources accessed February 2026
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