How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 3/11/2025
According to an analysis of 954 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,420.29 per year
- $116.74 per month
- $3.89 per day
- $1.95 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 | 332 | 622 |
| Average Cost per Year | $331.59 | $2,001.39 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.25 | $164.50 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.91 | $5.48 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.45 | $2.74 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 332 | $331.59 | $27.25 | $0.91 | $0.45 |
| Wet food | 622 | $2,001.39 | $164.50 | $5.48 | $2.74 |
based on 261* kcal intake