Bengal — cost & care
Active, curious, athletic. Medium shorthair cat.
A Bengal costs roughly $20,400 over its lifetime (12–16 years), or about $1,240/year: ~$245 food, ~$360 insurance, ~$400 routine vet, ~$40 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,500–$3,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
1.0cups of food / day (~7.2 lb/mo)
1.2cups of water / day
14 yraverage lifespan (12–16)
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A Bengal eats ~7.2 lb/month. Shop medium-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,500–$3,000 |
| Food / year | $245 (1.0 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $360 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $400 |
| Grooming / year | $40 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $200 |
| Total annual | $1,240 |
| Lifetime total | $20,400 |
Breed stats
| Size | Medium |
| Avg weight | 12 lb |
| Height | 8–10 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yrs |
| Group | Shorthair |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 5/5 |
| Affection | 4/5 |
| Vocalness | 3/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 |
| Grooming need | 1/5 |
Common health conditions
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Patellar luxation
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bengal cost per year?
About $1,240 a year — roughly $245 food, $360 insurance, $400 vet and $40 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Bengal?
Around $20,400 across its 12–16-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Bengal eat?
About 1.0 cups of food a day (~7.2 lb per month).
How much water should a Bengal drink?
About 1.2 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Bengal hypoallergenic?
No — the Bengal sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.