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All the parakeet accessories that you’ll need to get started, like a proper cage, cups, toys, and a play-gym, can take a chunk out of your wallet. A parakeet can cost anywhere from $10 to $25 for an American parakeet, or $45 to $100 or more for an English budgie.

Then there are trips to the avian veterinarian for well-bird checkups, which you should do yearly. When your avian veterinarian gets to know your bird, he or she will be better able to take care of it in the event of an accident or illness.

Parakeets cost around $15 per month in food and accessories. You may want to splurge now and then on extra toys or treats, which will bring the total expense higher.