AusCostGuides

INDEPENDENT · UPDATED FOR 2026

Pet Costs in Australia: Real 2026 Prices

Plain-English Australian cost guides for looking after your pets, from vet bills and vaccinations to grooming, desexing, boarding and buying. Researched from real quotes, not guesswork.

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Pet Care Costs

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Dog Grooming

What a wash, clip and tidy costs by breed, coat and city.

From $40-$200

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Vet Consultation

Standard Consults, after hour feeds and what drives up the bill.

From $75-$800

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Bearded Dragons

Cost of buying a bearded dragon, licensing and setup costs.

From $80-$600

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DogsWhat it really costs to own a dog, from puppy to senior.CatsThe full cost of cat ownership, from food to vet care.BirdsBudgies, cockatiels, parrots, chickens and quail.Small PetsRabbits and other small pets, setup to vet care.Reptiles & ExoticsLicences, setups and vet care for reptiles and exotics.Vet & HealthConsults, vaccinations, dental, desexing and surgery.GroomingWash, clip and tidy prices by breed and city.Boarding & SittingKennels, in-home sitting and daycare, priced by city.

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Independently Researched

Our prices come from Australian vet clinics, groomers, breeders and pet services, plus industry bodies and real owner quotes. Never sponsored.

Built for Australia

Written for the Australian market, with state-by-state breakdowns and a focus on real local prices around Australia.

Kept Up To Date

Prices change, so guides are reviewed regularly to reflect what Australians are actually paying right now.

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Dog Grooming

Estimate grooming costs by breed, coat type and service.

Vet Consultation

Estimate a standard or after-hours consult before you book.

Dog Desexing

Estimate desexing by breed size, sex and clinic type.

About AusCostGuides

Hi, I’m Gemma. I started AusCostGuides because I could never find a straight answer on what pet care actually costs in Australia, from vet bills to grooming and boarding. Every guide is independently researched from local sources and never sponsored, so you can see what you should really be paying.

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