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: July 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$4,758 | A$2,718 | A$227 |
| Border Colliemedium | A$5,646 | A$3,180 | A$265 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | A$5,724 | A$3,210 | A$268 |
| French Bulldogsmall | A$5,136 | A$2,598 | A$217 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | A$6,540 | A$3,516 | A$293 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | A$6,054 | A$3,162 | A$264 |
Popular Cat Breeds in Australia National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | A$2,988 | A$1,650 | A$138 |
| American Bobtail | A$2,772 | A$1,692 | A$141 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | A$2,724 | A$1,638 | A$137 |
| American Curl | A$2,652 | A$1,590 | A$133 |
| American Curl Longhair | A$3,138 | A$2,064 | A$172 |
| American Shorthair | A$2,874 | A$1,794 | A$150 |