Catalytic converter replacement cost by country
| Country | Parts | Labour | Total 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (USD) | $180–$1,400 | $95–$580 | $275–$1,980 |
| Canada (CAD) | CA$250–CA$1,960 | CA$110–CA$650 | CA$360–CA$2,610 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £170–£1,330 | £60–£420 | £230–£1,750 |
| Australia (AUD) | A$290–A$2,240 | A$120–A$685 | A$410–A$2,925 |
| France (EUR) | €190–€1,470 | €65–€405 | €255–€1,875 |
| United Arab Emirates (AED) | AED 700–AED 5,460 | AED 130–AED 1,050 | AED 830–AED 6,510 |
Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
Buy the parts yourself: save $95–$580
Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $180–$1,400 in the US.
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Symptoms that lead to this job
- P0420 / P0430 codes
- Rotten-egg smell
- Loss of power at high revs
- Failed emissions test
What a fair quote includes
- Converter
- Gaskets and fasteners
- Post-fit emissions readiness drive cycle
Red flags
- Fitting a cat before checking for an upstream fault that killed the last one
- Non-compliant cats in emissions-tested regions
How to pay less
- Fix the misfire or oil consumption first, or the new cat dies too
Frequently asked questions
- How much does catalytic converter replacement cost in 2026?
- In the US expect $275–$1,980 in total — $180–$1,400 in parts and $95–$580 in labour at $95–$165 per hour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
- How long does catalytic converter replacement take?
- Book time is roughly 1–3.5 hours. DIY difficulty: Hard.
- How often is catalytic converter replacement needed?
- Condition based
- Can I save money by supplying my own parts?
- Yes. Parts are $180–$1,400 of the job, and many workshops will fit customer-supplied parts for labour only. Confirm the warranty position first.
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