THC prices in Switzerland compared
Three supply routes, three very different prices — and most of the gap comes from structure, not from cost.
At a glance
- Black market: roughly CHF 8–12/g, untested, undeclared, legal risk.
- Pharmacy: CHF 10–15/g, tested, but prescription and indication required.
- Pilot projects: roughly CHF 8–12/g, tested, residency and a study place required.
- Planned club price for members: CHF 3–5/g after regulation.
Why the pharmacy route is expensive
Wholesale purchase of medical flower sits near CHF 3.50/g. The CHF 10–15/g retail price comes from intermediaries, margin and dispensing fees — not from production cost. That surcharge is exactly what a member-owned club model removes.
Why the black market is only cheap on paper
At CHF 8–12/g there is no lab analysis, no pesticide or mould screening and no reliable THC declaration. Add fines and a quality risk that cannot be priced per gram.
The club calculation, in the open
Non-profit means production cost, lab testing, logistics and club operations — nothing else. That lands members at a planned CHF 3–5/g. The same logic already applies to legal CBD today: CHF 1.00–2.50/g for members instead of CHF 5–10/g in shops.
What to do with this today
To use the price advantage from day one you have to be a member before it. Joining is free and non-binding — it only decides whether you are supply-eligible on the first day.
Frequently asked
- What does 1 gram of THC cannabis cost in Switzerland?
- Between CHF 8 and 15 depending on the route. Pharmacies CHF 10–15/g, black market and pilot projects roughly CHF 8–12/g.
- Is CHF 3–5/g realistic?
- Yes, because wholesale purchase is around CHF 3.50/g and a non-profit club adds no trading margin.
- Does health insurance contribute?
- Only for selected indications and with prior cost approval.
- What does a member pay today?
- Legal CBD flower at CHF 1.00–2.50/g instead of CHF 5–10/g in shops.
THC products are not freely available in Switzerland outside a prescription or approved pilot projects. Today we sell legal CBD products only.