How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 4/23/2025
According to an analysis of 960 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,443.40 per year
- $118.64 per month
- $3.95 per day
- $1.98 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 | 337 | 623 |
| Average Cost per Year | $332.56 | $2,044.28 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.33 | $168.02 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.91 | $5.60 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.46 | $2.80 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 337 | $332.56 | $27.33 | $0.91 | $0.46 |
| Wet food | 623 | $2,044.28 | $168.02 | $5.60 | $2.80 |
based on 261* kcal intake