This statistic shows the average monthly amount spent on a dog by owners in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by cost type. The figures are based on a survey in which respondents were asked how much money they spend per month on their dogs. On average, dog owners in the UK spend 240 British pounds per month on their pet, with a high proportion on this expense going on dog food, at around 60 British pounds.
Average amount spent per month on a dog by owners in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by cost type*
(in GBP)
* The source notes that these 'figures are an average amount spent by pet owners and costs, particularly insurance premiums, which will vary depending on the type, age and breed of an animal. Premiums will also rise as an animal ages.'
* This number is the total number of people in the survey, of which 62 percent were dog owners and 35 percent were cat owners. The source does not specify the age range of participants.
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More Than. (April 1, 2018). Average amount spent per month on a dog by owners in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by cost type* (in GBP) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/883736/monthly-dog-costs-by-type-uk/
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More Than. (2018). Average amount spent per month on a dog by owners in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by cost type* (in GBP). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 19, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/883736/monthly-dog-costs-by-type-uk/
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