Cost of owning a cat in India
Lifetime and food cost for 8 cats, localized to INR.
The cheapest cat to own in India is the Domestic Shorthair (~₹431,100 lifetime). All costs in INR. Pet insurance is still a small market in India — most owners self-pay vet bills.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Shorthair | Medium | ₹8,200 | ₹431,100 |
| 2 | Sphynx | Medium | ₹7,700 | ₹463,900 |
| 3 | Bengal | Medium | ₹9,200 | ₹495,000 |
| 4 | Siamese | Medium | ₹8,200 | ₹496,000 |
| 5 | British Shorthair | Medium | ₹9,300 | ₹537,300 |
| 6 | Ragdoll | Large | ₹11,000 | ₹585,800 |
| 7 | Maine Coon | Large | ₹12,500 | ₹612,100 |
| 8 | Persian | Medium | ₹7,800 | ₹646,200 |
Food & vet localized via India's price-level index; converted to INR. Estimates — verify locally.