How much does cat food cost? 🐱

Last updated on 9/3/2025

According to an analysis of 901 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 samples315586
Average Cost per Year$353.53$2,079.62
Average Cost per Month$29.06$170.93
Average Cost per Day$0.97$5.70
Average Cost per Meal$0.48$2.85

based on 261* kcal intake

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