How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 9/5/2026
According to an analysis of 567 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,382.82 per year
- $113.66 per month
- $3.79 per day
- $1.89 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 | 207 | 360 |
| Average Cost per Year | $331.07 | $1,987.58 |
| Average Cost per Month | $27.21 | $163.36 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.91 | $5.45 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.45 | $2.72 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 207 | $331.07 | $27.21 | $0.91 | $0.45 |
| Wet food | 360 | $1,987.58 | $163.36 | $5.45 | $2.72 |
based on 261* kcal intake