How much does cat food cost per month?
About $19 a month ($225 a year)
The ASPCA's 2021 table budgets $225 a year for cat food, about $18.75 a month.
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The breakdown
Figures come from the sources below and each measures something slightly different (published prices, owner bills or planning budgets). Your vet's or provider's estimate is what counts.
It depends on
- Wet vs. dry food
- Prescription diets
- Prices since 2021, which are likely higher
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How much does cat food cost per month?
About $19 a month ($225 a year). The ASPCA's 2021 table budgets $225 a year for cat food, about $18.75 a month.
What affects how much cat food cost per month?
It depends on: wet vs. dry food; prescription diets; prices since 2021, which are likely higher.
What is the typical price for: Food?
$225.
What is the typical price for: Litter?
$150.
What is the typical price for: Annual total (ASPCA 2021)?
$1,149.
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