How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 1/17/2025
According to an analysis of 964 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,402.05 per year
- $115.24 per month
- $3.84 per day
- $1.92 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 | 341 | 623 |
| Average Cost per Year | $333.23 | $1,987.08 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.39 | $163.32 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.91 | $5.44 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.46 | $2.72 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 341 | $333.23 | $27.39 | $0.91 | $0.46 |
| Wet food | 623 | $1,987.08 | $163.32 | $5.44 | $2.72 |
based on 261* kcal intake