Affordability calculator
What salary do you need to afford a cat?
The cheapest animal in the house, and still a five-figure decision.
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Which one?
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catThe cheapest animal in the house, and still a five-figure decision.
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The numbers behind this page
Monthly cost of a cat in Ontario, at the default assumptions.
| Cost | Per month |
|---|---|
| Food | $58 |
| Litter | $33 |
| Routine vet and dental | $42 |
| Pet insurance | $40 |
| Flea and deworming prevention | $15 |
| Toys, treats and replacing the scratched furniture | $17 |
| Every month, all in | $205 |
| Cash needed up front | $1,450 |
| Total over a 15-year life | $38,350 |