Australia
Pet Ownership Costs in Australia National Average
Average across all Australian states. All costs below are adjusted to Australia National Average local market rates (×1.20 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: AUD
A$2,880
Small dog (first year)
A$4,320
Medium dog (first year)
A$5,760
Large dog (first year)
A$2,520
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in Australia National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | A$4,824 | A$2,724 | A$227 |
| Border Colliemedium | A$4,824 | A$2,724 | A$227 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | A$4,020 | A$2,220 | A$185 |
| French Bulldogsmall | A$4,020 | A$2,220 | A$185 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | A$5,760 | A$3,300 | A$275 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | A$5,760 | A$3,300 | A$275 |
Popular Cat Breeds in Australia National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |
| American Bobtail | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |
| American Curl | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |
| American Curl Longhair | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |
| American Shorthair | A$2,760 | A$1,680 | A$140 |