Cost of owning a cat in Brazil
Lifetime and food cost for 8 cats, localized to BRL.
The cheapest cat to own in Brazil is the Domestic Shorthair (~R$34,905 lifetime). All costs in BRL. Pet insurance is still a small market in Brazil — most owners self-pay vet bills.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Shorthair | Medium | R$605 | R$34,905 |
| 2 | Sphynx | Medium | R$565 | R$37,325 |
| 3 | Bengal | Medium | R$675 | R$39,430 |
| 4 | Siamese | Medium | R$605 | R$39,870 |
| 5 | British Shorthair | Medium | R$690 | R$43,180 |
| 6 | Ragdoll | Large | R$810 | R$47,355 |
| 7 | Maine Coon | Large | R$920 | R$49,705 |
| 8 | Persian | Medium | R$580 | R$53,620 |
Food & vet localized via Brazil's price-level index; converted to BRL. Estimates — verify locally.