How much does cat food cost? 🐱

Last updated on 6/5/2025

According to an analysis of 936 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 samples325611
Average Cost per Year$336.41$2,020.65
Average Cost per Month$27.65$166.08
Average Cost per Day$0.92$5.54
Average Cost per Meal$0.46$2.77

based on 261* kcal intake

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