How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 10/15/2025
According to an analysis of 908 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,462.70 per year
- $120.22 per month
- $4.01 per day
- $2.00 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 | 322 | 586 |
| Average Cost per Year | $332.26 | $2,083.86 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.31 | $171.28 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.91 | $5.71 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.46 | $2.85 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 322 | $332.26 | $27.31 | $0.91 | $0.46 |
| Wet food | 586 | $2,083.86 | $171.28 | $5.71 | $2.85 |
based on 261* kcal intake