How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 8/29/2026
According to an analysis of 575 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,434.55 per year
- $117.91 per month
- $3.93 per day
- $1.97 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 | 209 | 366 |
| Average Cost per Year | $364.39 | $2,045.66 |
| Average Cost per Month | $29.95 | $168.14 |
| Average Cost per Day | $1.00 | $5.60 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.50 | $2.80 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 209 | $364.39 | $29.95 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Wet food | 366 | $2,045.66 | $168.14 | $5.60 | $2.80 |
based on 261* kcal intake