8 months ago
Viral Post Suggests Flying to Vietnam for Cigarettes
A man named Rajat Sharma, who gives investment advice, posted on social media that smokers in India could save money by flying to Vietnam to buy cigarettes.
He said that a pack of Marlboro Lights costs Rs.
340 in Delhi, but only Rs.
120-130 in Vietnam.
He even suggested that if you buy enough cigarettes, the cost of the flight could be covered.
Many people online laughed at the idea, and some said it's better to just quit smoking.
Others pointed out that you can't bring more than five packs of cigarettes into India without paying extra taxes, which would make the trip more expensive.
Rajat Sharma suggested flying to Vietnam to buy cheaper cigarettes due to proposed tax hike in India.
A pack of Marlboro Lights costs Rs. 340 in Delhi and Rs. 120-130 in Vietnam.
Sharma estimated that buying 75 packs in Vietnam could cover the cost of a return flight.
The post went viral, with many criticizing the idea and suggesting quitting smoking instead.
Some pointed out legal limitations on bringing cigarettes into India, making the idea impractical.
- Who
- Rajat Sharma, a SEBI-registered investment adviser and founder of Sana Securities
- What
- Suggested flying to Vietnam to buy cheaper cigarettes
- Where
- Social media (X)
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Why
- To save money on cigarettes due to proposed tax hike in India
Key facts
- Author
- Rajat Sharma
- Current Price in Delhi
- Rs. 340
- Price in Vietnam
- Rs. 120-130
- Price in Australia
- Rs. 3,000
- Return Ticket Cost
- Rs. 21,000
- Customs Limit
- 5 packs
Quotes
Rajat Sharma
Founder of Sana Securities and a New York-qualified attorney
“The cost of a return ticket to Ho Chi Minh City from New Delhi is Rs 21,000. So if you smoke regularly, fly down to Vietnam, buy 75 packets of 20 sticks, and fly back. This will cover your airfare. Make the most of it - travel and explore, save taxes.”
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