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Pet Ownership Costs in Sydney

Greater Sydney and NSW. All costs below are adjusted to Sydney local market rates (×1.25 multiplier vs US baseline).

Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: AUD

A$3,000
Small dog (first year)
A$4,500
Medium dog (first year)
A$6,000
Large dog (first year)
A$2,625
Cat (first year)

Popular Dog Breeds in Sydney

BreedFirst YearAnnualMonthly
BeaglemediumA$5,026A$2,838A$237
Border ColliemediumA$5,026A$2,838A$237
Cavalier King Charles SpanielsmallA$4,188A$2,313A$193
French BulldogsmallA$4,188A$2,313A$193
Golden RetrieverlargeA$6,001A$3,438A$287
Labrador RetrieverlargeA$6,001A$3,438A$287

Popular Cat Breeds in Sydney

BreedFirst YearAnnualMonthly
AbyssinianA$2,875A$1,750A$146
American BobtailA$2,875A$1,750A$146
American Bobtail ShorthairA$2,875A$1,750A$146
American CurlA$2,875A$1,750A$146
American Curl LonghairA$2,875A$1,750A$146
American ShorthairA$2,875A$1,750A$146

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