How much does cat food cost? 🐱

Last updated on 10/6/2025

According to an analysis of 891 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:

*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 typeDry foodWet food
Number of samples316575
Average Cost per Year$341.90$2,102.27
Average Cost per Month$28.10$172.79
Average Cost per Day$0.94$5.76
Average Cost per Meal$0.47$2.88

based on 261* kcal intake

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