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The Real Cost of ZYN Addiction: Annual Calculator

By Pouched Team

Let's talk about money. ZYN might seem cheap on a per-use basis, but those costs add up fast.

The Per-Pouch Illusion

A can of ZYN costs about $5-7 depending on where you live. With 15 pouches per can, that's roughly 35-47 cents per pouch. "Less than 50 cents!" your brain says. "Totally affordable!"

But addiction doesn't work in per-unit costs.

The Daily Reality

Most ZYN users go through 8-15 pouches per day. Let's calculate:

Light user (8 pouches/day):

  • Daily: $2.67
  • Monthly: $80
  • Yearly: $974
  • Average user (12 pouches/day):

  • Daily: $4.00
  • Monthly: $120
  • Yearly: $1,460
  • Heavy user (20 pouches/day):

  • Daily: $6.67
  • Monthly: $200
  • Yearly: $2,433
  • The Long Game

    Here's where it gets real:

    **5 Years (average user):** $7,300

    **10 Years (average user):** $14,600

    That's a used car. That's multiple vacations. That's a meaningful investment account.

    What Could You Buy Instead?

    With $1,460/year saved, you could:

  • Take a weekend trip every quarter
  • Buy a new iPhone every year
  • Max out a Roth IRA contribution
  • Build a 6-month emergency fund in 3 years
  • Put a down payment on a car
  • Track Your Savings

    The Pouched app calculates your savings in real-time as you reduce usage. Watching that number grow is incredibly motivating. You're not just quitting - you're building wealth.

    Ready to see what you're really spending? Download Pouched and start tracking today.

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