How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 11/22/2024
According to an analysis of 990 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,352.62 per year
- $111.17 per month
- $3.71 per day
- $1.85 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 | 352 | 638 |
| Average Cost per Year | $322.07 | $1,921.20 |
| Average Cost per Month | $26.47 | $157.91 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.88 | $5.26 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.44 | $2.63 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 352 | $322.07 | $26.47 | $0.88 | $0.44 |
| Wet food | 638 | $1,921.20 | $157.91 | $5.26 | $2.63 |
based on 261* kcal intake