How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 8/12/2025
According to an analysis of 914 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,476.05 per year
- $121.32 per month
- $4.04 per day
- $2.02 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 | 316 | 598 |
| Average Cost per Year | $335.18 | $2,078.92 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.55 | $170.87 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.92 | $5.70 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.46 | $2.85 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 316 | $335.18 | $27.55 | $0.92 | $0.46 |
| Wet food | 598 | $2,078.92 | $170.87 | $5.70 | $2.85 |
based on 261* kcal intake