Although weed in Australia is not legal yet, the use of it for medical purposes are. However, the prices of medical grade cannabis can come up to shockingly high prices. In fact, some people are willing to pay with crypto currency. The reason why prices are extremely high is because recreational cannabis is not legalized yet. Therefore, medical grade cannabis is more pricey because of facilities, licensing, and many more. With that being said, here is a guide for those who are seeking medical cannabis and the price ranges for some major cities and states.
Sydney
The Price of weed in Sydney has a big gap between legal medical grade cannabis and non medical grade cannabis. For an ounce of non medical grade cannabis, prices range from 300$-400$. Additionally, there are many factors that make the price ranges different such as the quality of the cannabis. However, medical grade cannabis can cost up to 800$ dollars an ounce.
Melbourne
For those who are thinking that medical cannabis costs a lot in Sydney, think again. In Melbourne, medical grade cannabis can cost 30$ a gram and above 800$ an ounce. Since the prices of medical cannabis are extremely expensive, this causes a lot of people to turn to the black market and purchase their cannabis. In contrast to legal medical grade cannabis, standard cannabis costs only $10-15 per gram, which is only half of what medical grade cannabis costs.
Brisbane and The Gold Coast
Since Brisbane and the Gold Coast are near Nimbin, which is the main hot spot for cannabis, the quality of cannabis is fairly good. Price ranges, on the other hand, are still slightly as pricey as other states and cities as well. Medical cannabis, like other cities and states discussed before, costs $800 dollars or more as well. As for standard cannabis in the black market, it costs $270 an ounce, which is roughly $10 a gram. As for high quality, it can cost around $13 a gram.
Adelaide
Fortunately, there is one place in Australia where weed can be less pricey. In Adelaide, the black market charges $250 an ounce. Unfortunately, the price for medical prescribed cannabis still costs as much as other cities and states which is $800.
Perth
Since Perth is isolated from other cities, everything there is expensive. Therefore, it is likely that you will be paying a lot for some organic herbal remedies. A gram of cannabis that is not medically prescribed can be $20 a gram and legal medical grade cannabis costs $30 a gram.
It is safe to say that Australia does have legal medical prescribed cannabis, but saying that it can be pricey is an understatement. Hopefully in the future when recreational cannabis is legalized, the prices can go down. Are there any cities or states that we missed out on? Please let us know in the comment section below.
Sources:
https://www.cannabisplace.com.au/learn/australia-price-weed/
