How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 7/15/2025
According to an analysis of 926 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,459.32 per year
- $119.94 per month
- $4.00 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 | 604 |
| Average Cost per Year | $334.16 | $2,059.16 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.46 | $169.25 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.92 | $5.64 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.46 | $2.82 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 322 | $334.16 | $27.46 | $0.92 | $0.46 |
| Wet food | 604 | $2,059.16 | $169.25 | $5.64 | $2.82 |
based on 261* kcal intake