Cost of owning a guinea pig in Australia
Lifetime and food cost for 5 guinea pigs, localized to AUD.
The cheapest guinea pig to own in Australia is the Teddy Guinea Pig (~A$10,510 lifetime). All costs in AUD. Pet insurance is widely available in Australia.
| # | Breed | Size | Food/yr | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Guinea Pig | Small | A$730 | A$10,510 |
| 2 | American Guinea Pig | Small | A$730 | A$10,950 |
| 3 | Abyssinian Guinea Pig | Small | A$730 | A$12,420 |
| 4 | Peruvian Guinea Pig | Small | A$730 | A$17,285 |
| 5 | Silkie (Sheltie) Guinea Pig | Small | A$730 | A$17,285 |
Food & vet localized via Australia's price-level index; converted to AUD. Estimates — verify locally.