How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 5/13/2025
According to an analysis of 944 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,432.79 per year
- $117.76 per month
- $3.93 per day
- $1.96 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 | 327 | 617 |
| Average Cost per Year | $328.20 | $2,018.21 |
| Average Cost per Month | $26.98 | $165.88 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.90 | $5.53 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.45 | $2.76 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 327 | $328.20 | $26.98 | $0.90 | $0.45 |
| Wet food | 617 | $2,018.21 | $165.88 | $5.53 | $2.76 |
based on 261* kcal intake