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Lifetime cost of a companion.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18
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Lifetime cost

$20,580

Per year

$1,640

With these inputs, lifetime cost comes to $20,580 over 12 years. Per year works out to $1,640.

Per month
$142.92

Over time · by expected years

What moves the number · Lifetime cost

Input−10%Now+10%
Monthly food & supplies$19,356$20,580$21,804
Yearly vet & insurance$19,836$20,580$21,324
Upfront cost$20,490$20,580$20,670
Expected years$18,612$20,580$22,548

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Lifetime cost of a companion.

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Starting figures

Monthly food & supplies
$85
Yearly vet & insurance
$620
Upfront cost
$900
Expected years
12

What it returns

Lifetime cost
$20,580
Per year
$1,640
Per month
$142.92

How to read the results

With the defaults above, lifetime cost works out at $20,580.

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