How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 4/9/2026
According to an analysis of 663 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,457.86 per year
- $119.82 per month
- $3.99 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 | 234 | 429 |
| Average Cost per Year | $359.40 | $2,057.03 |
| Average Cost per Month | $29.54 | $169.07 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.98 | $5.64 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.49 | $2.82 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 234 | $359.40 | $29.54 | $0.98 | $0.49 |
| Wet food | 429 | $2,057.03 | $169.07 | $5.64 | $2.82 |
based on 261* kcal intake