💰 How Much Do Pets Cost? All 43 Pets Compared
Monthly cost is one of the biggest things families forget to check before getting a pet. Here are rough monthly costs (food, bedding, and supplies) for every pet on this site, from the most budget-friendly 🐌 land snail to the priciest 🐴 pony. These are ballpark figures — setup costs (cage, tank, gear) and vet visits are extra, and every pet's care guide has the details.
| Pet | Monthly cost | Budget level | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Land Snail | $5–$12/mo | Low cost | 3–7 years |
 Stick Insect | $5–$15/mo | Low cost | 1–2 years |
 Praying Mantis | $5–$15/mo | Low cost | under 1 year |
 Hissing Cockroach | $5–$15/mo | Low cost | 2–5 years |
 Mouse | $8–$18/mo | Low cost | 1–2 years |
 Millipede | $8–$18/mo | Low cost | 5–10 years |
 Tarantula | $8–$20/mo | Low cost | 5–20+ years (females live longest) |
 Shrimp & Snails | $8–$20/mo | Low cost | 1–3 years |
 Scorpion | $8–$20/mo | Low cost | 5–8 years |
 Gerbil | $10–$20/mo | Low cost | 3–4 years |
 Hamster | $10–$25/mo | Low cost | 2–3 years |
 Aquatic Frog | $10–$25/mo | Low cost | 5–15 years (varies) |
 Hermit Crab | $10–$25/mo | Low cost | up to 10+ years (with great care) |
 Newt & Salamander | $10–$25/mo | Low cost | 10–15 years |
 Crayfish | $10–$25/mo | Low cost | 2–5 years |
 Rat | $15–$30/mo | Low cost | 2–3 years |
 Fish | $10–$35/mo | Low cost | 2–5 years (varies) |
 Anole | $15–$30/mo | Low cost | 4–6 years |
 Parakeet & Birds | $15–$35/mo | Low cost | 7–15 years (varies) |
 Quail | $15–$35/mo | Low cost | 2–4 years |
 Snake | $15–$40/mo | Medium cost | 15–30 years |
 Gecko | $20–$40/mo | Medium cost | 10–20 years |
 Chicken | $20–$45/mo | Medium cost | 5–10 years |
 Guinea Pig | $25–$45/mo | Medium cost | 5–7 years |
 Chinchilla | $25–$50/mo | Medium cost | 10–20 years |
 Hedgehog | $25–$50/mo | Medium cost | 4–6 years |
 Blue-Tongued Skink | $25–$50/mo | Higher cost | 15–20 years |
 Axolotl | $25–$55/mo | Higher cost | 10–15 years |
 Aquatic Turtle | $25–$55/mo | Higher cost | 20–40 years |
 Duck | $25–$55/mo | Medium cost | 8–12 years |
 Rabbit | $30–$60/mo | Medium cost | 8–12 years |
 Bearded Dragon | $30–$60/mo | Higher cost | 8–12 years |
 Sugar Glider | $30–$60/mo | Medium cost | 10–15 years |
 Chameleon | $30–$60/mo | Higher cost | 5–8 years |
 Tortoise | $30–$60/mo | Higher cost | 50–100+ years |
 Cat | $30–$80/mo | Medium cost | 12–18 years |
 Ferret | $40–$80/mo | Higher cost | 6–10 years |
 Iguana | $40–$90/mo | Higher cost | 15–20 years |
 Goat | $40–$90/mo | Higher cost | 12–15 years |
 Dog | $50–$120/mo | Higher cost | 10–15 years |
 Parrot (Large) | $50–$120/mo | Higher cost | 30–70+ years |
 Mini Pig | $50–$120/mo | Higher cost | 15–20 years |
 Pony | $150–$400/mo | Higher cost | 25–35 years |
💡 Tip: prices show in your local currency automatically if you've picked your region in our Pet Finder (Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand supported).