How much does cat food cost? 🐱
Last updated on 10/6/2025
According to an analysis of 891 Amazon listings, the average cost of complete and balanced cat food for an average-sized* cat is:
- $1,477.94 per year
- $121.47 per month
- $4.05 per day
- $2.02 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 | 316 | 575 |
| Average Cost per Year | $341.90 | $2,102.27 |
| Average Cost per Month | $28.10 | $172.79 |
| Average Cost per Day | $0.94 | $5.76 |
| Average Cost per Meal | $0.47 | $2.88 |
| Food type | Sample size | Cost per Year | Cost per Month | Cost per Day | Cost per Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 316 | $341.90 | $28.10 | $0.94 | $0.47 |
| Wet food | 575 | $2,102.27 | $172.79 | $5.76 | $2.88 |
based on 261* kcal intake