To answer the question, how much do lighters cost? It’s a complicated question to answer. Lighters like cars, houses, cell phones, and watches come in all shapes, styles, and sizes. Prices are different depending on a bunch of things. I put this post together to answer this question the best way I can.
Let’s start with those cheap disposable lighter you might find at a gas station.
How Much Do Disposable Lighters Cost?
For most of the lighters in this group, you’ll find that you can get one for around a dollar. If you wanted to buy them in bulk you can get the for cheap. These are not quality lighters, but they are cheap.
BIC lighters are going to cost a little more, but you can find them for under two dollars each. BIC has a reputation for making good quality lighters that last…for a while anyway.
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How Much Do Zippo Lighters Cost?
Zippo has a huge range of lighters that starts at around $15 and goes all the way to $20,000 for an 18kt gold lighter.
Most of their popular lighter designs are between $20 and $50. You won’t have a problem finding a lighter that matches your style or personality because they have so many to choose from.
I love the Zippo look and style but hate the taste of the lighter fluid. The good news is that Zippo makes an awesome torch lighter insert that fits in the standard Zippo case.
Don’t forget you are going to need to buy Zippo lighter fluid to fill your lighter. Zippo doesn’t ship or sell lighters with fuel in them.
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How Much Do Torch Lighters Cost?
You can find a cheap plastic torch lighter for around $2. Some are refillable and may last you a couple of months. You will also find torch lighters that cost hundreds of dollars. These lighters are from luxury brands like Colibri and ST Dupont.
For me, I have found that torch lighters that cost from $15 or $20 up to $80 are usually good lighters for what I need. I do have a few that are more expensive, but they usually sit in their boxes waiting for a special occasion.
The cost can also depend on how many flames the lighter has. Single flame torch lighters are usually cheaper. Twin, triple, or quad flame torch lighters will usually have a high price tag.
Don’t forget you are going to need to buy butane fluid to fill your lighter. Companies don’t ship or sell lighters with fuel already in them. I’ve written a post on how to find the best butane for torch and cigar lighters.
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How Much Does An USB/Plasma Lighter Cost?
In all honesty, I don’t like these lighters. They don’t seem to work all that well for much of anything. They do look cool though!
Most of the Tesla coil or plasma lighters start around $7 or $8 and can go all the way up to about $50. In 2016 I bought a Tesla Coil Lighter for $16 and it still works, but with that said I don’t ever use it.
USB Electric Coil starts around $5 and goes up from there. Most are cheap plastic and in my experience don’t last that long, but also look pretty cool.