Cost of owning a guinea pig in India
Lifetime and food cost for 5 guinea pigs, localized to INR.
The cheapest guinea pig to own in India is the Teddy Guinea Pig (~₹204,400 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 | Teddy Guinea Pig | Small | ₹17,900 | ₹204,400 |
| 2 | American Guinea Pig | Small | ₹17,900 | ₹214,500 |
| 3 | Abyssinian Guinea Pig | Small | ₹17,900 | ₹238,600 |
| 4 | Peruvian Guinea Pig | Small | ₹17,900 | ₹321,300 |
| 5 | Silkie (Sheltie) Guinea Pig | Small | ₹17,900 | ₹321,300 |
Food & vet localized via India's price-level index; converted to INR. Estimates — verify locally.