How much does a cat cost per month?

Q: How much does a cat cost per month?

In a survey of 142 cat owners in Japan, 66% answered ¥10,000 per month or less. Full distribution: Under ¥5,000: 25%, ¥5,000–10,000: 42%, ¥10,000–15,000: 20%, ¥15,000–20,000: 6%, ¥20,000–30,000: 1%, ¥30,000–50,000: 1%, ¥50,000 or more: 2%, Not sure: 4%.

Based on a survey of 142 cat owners in Japan (September 2026)

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Among 142 cat owners in Japan, the most common answer was “¥5,000–10,000” at 42%, and 66% answered ¥10,000 per month or less.(Yosonokoto owner survey, September 2026, n=142)

Answers from 142 cat owners

Source: Owner survey

Under ¥5,00035 · 25%
¥5,000–10,00059 · 42%
¥10,000–15,00029 · 20%
¥15,000–20,0008 · 6%
¥20,000–30,0002 · 1%
¥30,000–50,0001 · 1%
¥50,000 or more3 · 2%
Not sure5 · 4%

66% answered ¥10,000 per month or less.
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Amounts are in Japanese yen, including food, litter, medical costs, and insurance. For rough reference, ¥10,000 is about US$70 — exchange rates vary.

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