Cost of owning a cat in Canada
Lifetime and food cost for 8 cats, localized to CAD.
The cheapest cat to own in Canada is the Domestic Shorthair (~C$23,510 lifetime). All costs in CAD. Pet insurance is widely available in Canada.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domestic Shorthair | Medium | C$285 | C$23,510 |
| 2 | Sphynx | Medium | C$265 | C$26,055 |
| 3 | Bengal | Medium | C$315 | C$26,375 |
| 4 | Siamese | Medium | C$285 | C$27,670 |
| 5 | British Shorthair | Medium | C$325 | C$29,375 |
| 6 | Ragdoll | Large | C$380 | C$31,905 |
| 7 | Maine Coon | Large | C$435 | C$35,550 |
| 8 | Persian | Medium | C$270 | C$36,860 |
Food & vet localized via Canada's price-level index; converted to CAD. Estimates — verify locally.