Cost of a medium dog for one year
food, vet, insurance, care- 1🇨ðŸ‡Switzerland$3,260
- 2🇺🇸United States$2,800
- 3🇦🇺Australia$2,620
- 4🇬🇧United Kingdom$2,530
- 5🇨🇦Canada$2,530
- 6🇩🇪Germany$2,440
- 7🇫🇷France$2,440
- 8🇦🇪United Arab Emirates$2,440
- 9🇮🇹Italy$2,290
- 10🇪🇸Spain$2,160
- 11🇯🇵Japan$2,160
- 12🇸🇦Saudi Arabia$2,070
- 13🇵🇹Portugal$2,040
- 14🇲🇽Mexico$1,800
- 15🇧🇷Brazil$1,800
- 16🇿🇦South Africa$1,740
- 17🇹🇷Turkey$1,670
- 18🇵ðŸ‡Philippines$1,620
- 19🇮🇩Indonesia$1,530
- 20🇳🇬Nigeria$1,490
- 21🇮🇳India$1,440
- 22🇪🇬Egypt$1,380
Rough mid-2020s estimates in US dollars. Tap a country to load it into the calculator. How we estimate
The costs people forget
Food is predictable. What surprises owners is the vet: one emergency operation can cost more than a year of food, which is why insurance is in the default. Boarding when you travel adds up too.
Questions people ask
How much does a dog cost per year?
About $2,800 a year for a medium dog in the USA, including insurance.
How much does a dog cost in the first year?
Add about $1,500 for adoption, neutering, a microchip, first vaccines, gear and training. Buying from a breeder can add $2,000 or more.
How much does a cat cost per year?
About $1,890 a year in the USA, including insurance.
Is a cat cheaper than a dog?
Yes, usually by a third or more: cats eat less, rarely need grooming and are cheaper to insure and board.
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