How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 9/15/2025
According to an analysis of 883 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,504.30 per year
- $123.64 per month
- $4.12 per day
- $2.06 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 | 313 | 570 |
| Average Cost per Year | $355.40 | $2,135.18 |
| Average Cost per Month | $29.21 | $175.49 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.97 | $5.85 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.49 | $2.92 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 313 | $355.40 | $29.21 | $0.97 | $0.49 |
| Wet food | 570 | $2,135.18 | $175.49 | $5.85 | $2.92 |
based on 261* kcal intake