Dog Food Cost Calculator (AU)

Estimate your dog's monthly and yearly food cost based on weight and food choice. Uses 2026 Australian retail pricing and NRC resting energy requirements.

What drives the cost difference

Value kibbles rely heavily on grains and by-product meals — they fill the dog but the per-day cost is lowest. Mid-range kibbles (Black Hawk, Advance) are the sweet spot for most Australian dogs — Aussie-made, named-meat first ingredient, and still under $10/day for a medium dog.

Fresh subscription services (Lyka, Petzyo) are 3–4× the cost of mid-range kibble, not because of ingredient quality but because you're paying for packaging, cold-chain delivery, and marketing. They're excellent for fussy eaters or dogs with digestive issues but unnecessary for most healthy adults.

Real-world AU food budget benchmarks

• Small dog (5 kg): $40–70/month on mid-range kibble.
• Medium dog (15 kg): $70–120/month.
• Large dog (30 kg): $110–160/month.
• Giant dog (50 kg): $160–240/month.