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Top 20

# More affordable cat breeds

The price of a purebred cat depends on its lineage, pedigree and breeder. These breeds are among the most affordable in our directory: compare purchase price ranges and living costs on each profile.

1. 1 [![Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5733/2609850377_6bfd25e934_b.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) ## [Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman)

   An elegant, affectionate and calm cat, recognizable by its blue eyes and its white gloves.

   From €400Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/birman) [ 259 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-birman)
2. 2 [![British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4548/pexels-photo-17089872.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) ## [British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair)

   A round, calm and affectionate cat, as reassuring as it is elegant.

   From €400Medium United Kingdom [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) [ 185 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-shorthair)
3. 3 [![Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8007/norvegien-2.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) ## [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat)

   A large rustic and gentle cat, built for the cold but very close to its family.

   From €400Large Norway [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/norwegian-forest-cat) [ 121 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-norwegian-forest-cat)
4. 4 [![Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7467/chartreux-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) ## [Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux)

   A French blue cat, calm, robust and endearing, without being intrusive.

   From €400Medium France [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) [ 83 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-chartreux)
5. 5 [![Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7562/exotic-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) ## [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic)

   A calm, affectionate and round cat, close to the Persian but easier to live with on a daily basis.

   From €400Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) [ 49 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-exotic)
6. 6 [![Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6579/pexels-photo-36063193.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) ## [Scottish Fold](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold)

   A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears.

   From €400Medium Scotland [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold) [ 33 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold)
7. 7 [![Tiffany](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7174/tiffany-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tiffany) ## [Tiffany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tiffany)

   A rare, gentle and elegant cat with a silky coat.

   From €400Medium England [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/tiffany)
8. 8 [![Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4487/pexels-photo-32126006.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon) ## [Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon)

   Large cat with a tender heart, the Maine Coon charms with its gentleness, sociability and majestic appearance.

   From €450Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/maine-coon) [ 926 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maine-coon)
9. 9 [![Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5246/pexels-photo-38793375.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) ## [Turkish Angora](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora)

   An elegant, lively cat that is very attached to its family.

   From €500Medium Turkey [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/turkish-angora) [ 16 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-turkish-angora)
10. 10 [![Munchkin](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5211/pexels-photo-13307470.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin) ## [Munchkin](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin)

    A short-legged cat, playful, affectionate and full of curiosity.

    From €500Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/munchkin) [ 4 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-munchkin)
11. 11 [![Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5271/pexels-photo-34285200.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) ## [Balinese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese)

    An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner.

    From €500Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese) [ 3 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese)
12. 12 [![Manx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5105/pexels-photo-6096749.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx) ## [Manx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx)

    A tailless cat, affectionate and playful, very attached to its family.

    From €500Medium Isle of Man [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/manx) [ 1 breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-manx)
13. 13 [![California Spangled](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9689/california-spangled-18972-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/california-spangled) ## [California Spangled](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/california-spangled)

    A rare, athletic and very endearing cat, with the look of a small spotted feline.

    From €500Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/california-spangled)
14. 14 [![Cymric](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/8250/cymric-3.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric) ## [Cymric](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric)

    The Cymric is a gentle, playful and loyal cat, recognizable by its round appearance and its lack of a tail.

    From €500Medium Isle of Man [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric)
15. 15 [![Mandarin](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7774/mandarin-3.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin) ## [Mandarin](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin)

    The Mandarin is an Oriental semi-longhaired cat, lively, talkative and very attached to its human.

    From €500Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/mandarin)
16. 16 [![Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4532/pexels-photo-37252511.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) ## [Ragdoll](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll)

    Large, gentle and placid cat, the Ragdoll is a very affectionate indoor companion and remarkably adaptable.

    From €600Large United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/ragdoll) [ 189 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-ragdoll)
17. 17 [![Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6559/chats_siamois_seal_point.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) ## [Siamese](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese)

    A talkative, elegant Oriental cat that is very attached to its human.

    From €600Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/siamese) [ 28 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-siamese)
18. 18 [![Abyssinian](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9535/abyssin.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian) ## [Abyssinian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian)

    An elegant cat, very active and deeply attached to its human.

    From €600Medium Ethiopia [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/abyssinian) [ 17 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-abyssinian)
19. 19 [![Selkirk Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6721/selkirk_rex_longhair_finticat_cat_show_helsinki_2013-11-23.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex) ## [Selkirk Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex)

    A curly-haired, affectionate and calm cat that deeply loves family life.

    From €600Medium United States [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/selkirk-rex) [ 17 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-selkirk-rex)
20. 20 [![Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:100/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/9549/thai.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) ## [Thai](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai)

    An affectionate and talkative cat, heir to the traditional Siamese.

    From €600Medium Thailand [View listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/thai) [ 11 breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai)

This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each cat breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.

## Other cat breed rankings

- [Cat breeds suited to apartment living](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-for-apartments)
- [Cat breeds for families with children](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-with-children)
- [Cat breeds for first-time owners](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-for-first-time-owners)
- [Most affectionate cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/most-affectionate)
- [Cat breeds that get along with other pets](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/best-with-other-pets)
- [Easy-to-train cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/easiest-to-train)
- [Calm, low-energy cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/calmest)
- [Cat breeds that shed less](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/that-shed-the-least)
- [Low-maintenance cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/easiest-to-groom)
- [Most intelligent cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/most-intelligent)
- [Hardiest cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/healthiest)
- [Cat breeds that need little exercise](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/that-need-little-exercise)
- [So-called hypoallergenic cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/hypoallergenic)
- [Small cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed-rankings/smallest)

[All cat breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds) [Breed comparison](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)

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