How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 9/3/2025
According to an analysis of 901 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,476.16 per year
- $121.33 per month
- $4.04 per day
- $2.02 per meal (twice a day)
*261 kcal is the recommended daily calorie intake for an average-sized cat (10 lb) according to the Pet Nutrition Alliance
Cost difference between dry and wet food
| Food type | Dry food | Wet food |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples | 315 | 586 |
| Average Cost per Year | $353.53 | $2,079.62 |
| Average Cost per Month | $29.06 | $170.93 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.97 | $5.70 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.48 | $2.85 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 315 | $353.53 | $29.06 | $0.97 | $0.48 |
| Wet food | 586 | $2,079.62 | $170.93 | $5.70 | $2.85 |
based on 261* kcal intake