The price of cocaine by weight
Cocaine amounts are not always referred to by weight when being sold. Occasionally, street slang is used to reference amounts of cocaine to confuse law officials and as part of the nomenclature around drugs. Below are the typical measurement units cocaine is sold in, their average prices in the US, and their corresponding slang.
- Cocaine is usually sold in gram weights. It averages $120 per gram and $300 for an 8-ball. The cost of cocaine can vary dramatically depending on several factors including location, state law, and purity.
- Higher prices of cocaine are associated with lower levels of consumption in users.
- Cocaine is rising to become one of the top drugs that can cause unintentional overdose deaths. Treatment options are available if you or someone you know needs help with cocaine addiction.
