Australia
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
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | A$4,956 | A$2,831 | A$236 |
| Border Colliemedium | A$5,882 | A$3,313 | A$276 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | A$5,963 | A$3,344 | A$279 |
| French Bulldogsmall | A$5,350 | A$2,706 | A$226 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | A$6,813 | A$3,663 | A$305 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | A$6,307 | A$3,294 | A$275 |
Popular Cat Breeds in Sydney
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | A$3,113 | A$1,719 | A$143 |
| American Bobtail | A$2,888 | A$1,763 | A$147 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | A$2,837 | A$1,706 | A$142 |
| American Curl | A$2,762 | A$1,656 | A$138 |
| American Curl Longhair | A$3,269 | A$2,150 | A$179 |
| American Shorthair | A$2,994 | A$1,869 | A$156 |