\nLarge Hamster from Pets at Home (150g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a319.39<\/td>\n | \u00a351.02<\/td>\n | \u00a391.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nDetailed Data – See All the Costs of Owning a Hamster<\/h2>\nInitial and ongoing costs make up the lifetime total of owning a hamster.<\/p>\n Initial costs include the purchase of the hamster and buying essential items, such as the enclosure, water bottle, bowl, grooming equipment, and more.<\/p>\n Ongoing costs are items that are bought regularly throughout a gerbil\u2019s lifetime; the most common ongoing cost is food.<\/p>\n The tables shown below include the initial and ongoing items and prices.<\/p>\n Initial Costs<\/h2>\nWhen first buying a hamster, there are a number of items that are required, such as a cage, bowl, water bottle. These are all initial costs. All of these items can cost hamster owners between \u00a3179.44 and \u00a3857.36 in the first year of owning the pet.<\/p>\n Cost of the Hamster<\/h3>\n\n\n\nType of Hamster<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nHamster from a Breeder<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a315.00<\/td>\n | \u00a325.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHamster from Pets at Home<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n There are a couple of different places to buy hamsters. One option is Pets at Home; hamsters cost \u00a310 each at this pet shop. Other pet store prices might differ.<\/p>\n Breeders online are another option when buying a hamster, although the costs can be slightly more expensive; hamsters from a breeder can cost \u00a325.<\/p>\n Other One-Off Initial Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBowl<\/td>\n | \u00a31.00<\/td>\n | \u00a33.00<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWater Bottle<\/td>\n | \u00a31.50<\/td>\n | \u00a33.25<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCage<\/td>\n | \u00a322.00<\/td>\n | \u00a351.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBed<\/td>\n | \u00a32.00<\/td>\n | \u00a36.00<\/td>\n | \u00a312.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nToy<\/td>\n | \u00a31.00<\/td>\n | \u00a36.00<\/td>\n | \u00a317.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCarrier<\/td>\n | \u00a36.00<\/td>\n | \u00a315.00<\/td>\n | \u00a316.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrush<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n | \u00a37.00<\/td>\n | \u00a39.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nOngoing Costs<\/h2>\nAs hamsters can vary in size, this will affect the ongoing costs, specifically food. Larger hamsters will consume more food than smaller hamster, and their enclosures might need to be cleaned more regularly. However, hamster owners can expect to pay \u00a3448.88 and \u00a32,201.13 throughout the animal\u2019s lifetime.<\/p>\n Cost to Feed a Hamster<\/h3>\nNuggets is an essential aspect of a hamster\u2019s diet, costing owners up to \u00a341.52 a year.<\/p>\n Monthly Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nHamster Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Hamster from a Breeder (85g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a31.36<\/td>\n | \u00a31.82<\/td>\n | \u00a33.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Hamster from Pets at Home (85g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a31.36<\/td>\n | \u00a31.82<\/td>\n | \u00a33.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Hamster from a Breeder (150g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a32.05<\/td>\n | \u00a32.73<\/td>\n | \u00a35.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Hamster from Pets at Home (150g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a32.05<\/td>\n | \u00a32.73<\/td>\n | \u00a35.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nLifetime Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nHamster Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Hamster from a Breeder (85g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a332.73<\/td>\n | \u00a343.65<\/td>\n | \u00a394.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Hamster from Pets at Home (85g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a332.73<\/td>\n | \u00a343.65<\/td>\n | \u00a394.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Hamster from a Breeder (150g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a349.10<\/td>\n | \u00a365.53<\/td>\n | \u00a3126.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Hamster from Pets at Home (150g | 2 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a349.10<\/td>\n | \u00a365.53<\/td>\n | \u00a3126.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – Some hamsters can eat up to 4kg of nuggets during their lifetimes. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023<\/p>\n Cost of Bedding<\/h3>\nHamsters need fresh bedding up to twice a week, meaning hamster owners could spend up to \u00a342.58.<\/p>\n Monthly Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBedding<\/td>\n | \u00a32.11<\/td>\n | \u00a319.76<\/td>\n | \u00a342.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nLifetime Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nBedding<\/td>\n | \u00a350.74<\/td>\n | \u00a3474.21<\/td>\n | \u00a31021.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nOther Ongoing Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nHay<\/td>\n | \u00a365.96<\/td>\n | \u00a3123.96<\/td>\n | \u00a3175.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTreats<\/td>\n | \u00a39.54<\/td>\n | \u00a335.34<\/td>\n | \u00a366.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nShampoo<\/td>\n | \u00a34.00<\/td>\n | \u00a34.50<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFlea, Tick, and Worm Treatment<\/td>\n | \u00a324.00<\/td>\n | \u00a324.00<\/td>\n | \u00a324.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nFinal Words<\/h2>\nHamsters might also require vet care, and the cost of this is not included in the report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How Much Does a Hamster Cost? 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