Pipe tobacco cost is very high mainly because very few import, I suspect they buy relatively small amounts from retail outlets in the US and just import personally (not exactly legal). I typically get tins at 2x US prices (certain blends go up to 3x)How about prices for pipe tobacco and cigarettes in Philippines, are those high or still acceptable?
Cigarettes are cheap. Low tax on those products.
Local cigars are reasonably priced. Imported (Cuban and quality new world) are about 2x-4x the prices of other markets.