What every kind of pet costs

Dogs, cats, small pets, birds, reptiles and fish, priced the same way: what it costs to get, to set up, the first year, a typical year after, and over its life. More pets are being added.

Dogs

112 breeds priced individually. A typical year runs from about $2,060 (Chihuahua) to $5,470. Compare all dog breeds

Cats

Pet	Per year	First year	Lifetime	Lifespan
Cat	$1,310	$1,610	$21,300	15 yrs

Small pets

Pet	Per year	First year	Lifetime	Lifespan
Rabbit	$1,840	$3,020	$20,000	10 yrs

Birds

Pet	Per year	First year	Lifetime	Lifespan
Budgie	$540	$1,020	$5,800	10 yrs

Reptiles and amphibians

Pet	Per year	First year	Lifetime	Lifespan
Bearded dragon	$1,080	$1,860	$11,600	10 yrs

Fish

Pet	Per year	First year	Lifetime	Lifespan
Betta fish	$130	$340	$700	4 yrs

Looking for the cheapest option? See the cheapest pets to own, ranked by yearly cost.