Cost of owning a cat in Australia
Lifetime and food cost for 8 cats, localized to AUD.
The cheapest cat to own in Australia is the Domestic Shorthair (~A$27,345 lifetime). All costs in AUD. Pet insurance is widely available in Australia.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Shorthair | Medium | A$335 | A$27,345 |
| 2 | Sphynx | Medium | A$310 | A$30,255 |
| 3 | Bengal | Medium | A$370 | A$30,670 |
| 4 | Siamese | Medium | A$335 | A$32,140 |
| 5 | British Shorthair | Medium | A$380 | A$34,145 |
| 6 | Ragdoll | Large | A$450 | A$37,110 |
| 7 | Maine Coon | Large | A$510 | A$41,260 |
| 8 | Persian | Medium | A$320 | A$42,880 |
Food & vet localized via Australia's price-level index; converted to AUD. Estimates — verify locally.