How to Compare Cannabis Prices Online

Comparing cannabis prices online means looking at price per mg, not bottle or unit price. A $60 product is not more expensive than a $30 product until you control for potency, quantity, and format. This guide covers the right method for each product type.

The Right Metric for Each Format

Vapes and cartridges

Compare by price per gram. A 0.5g cart at $20 ($40/g) costs more per unit than a 1g cart at $30 ($30/g). Extract type matters within the comparison – live resin at $40/g is not the same product as distillate at $40/g, but it is a fair price comparison within extract type.

Edibles

Compare by price per mg of THC. A 20-pack of 25mg gummies at $40 = $0.08 per mg. A 10-pack of 50mg gummies at $35 = $0.07 per mg. The more expensive pack is cheaper per mg.

CBD oil

Divide bottle price by total mg. Index data shows CBD oil averages $0.05-$0.12 per mg for isolate and $0.08-$0.18 per mg for full-spectrum across 200+ tracked retailers. Anything above $0.20 per mg typically reflects brand markup.

Cross-Retailer Price Differences

The Cannabis Price Index tracks the same products across multiple online retailers weekly. The same product varies 15-25% in price across verified retailers at any given time. Checking two or three retailers before purchasing captures most of the available saving.

Identifying Real Discounts

Index data shows roughly ~8% of tracked products are discounted in any given week, with average discount depth of 30-55% off baseline. Effective market discount – what this translates to across the full catalog – runs 1-3%. Discounts are real but concentrated. Most products at most times are at or near their regular price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to compare cannabis prices?

Use price per mg for edibles and oils, price per gram for vapes and flower. Apply this consistently within the same product format and extract type.

How much do prices vary across retailers?

Index data shows 15-25% variation for the same product across verified online retailers at any given time. Comparing two or three retailers captures most of this potential saving.

For current pricing data across all categories see Cannabis Pricing Insights. To compare live prices across verified retailers, browse the cannabis deals section.