--- title: "Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose? | Pedibase" description: "Bengal or Savannah? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah" meta: "og:description": "Bengal or Savannah? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose?" "twitter:description": "Bengal or Savannah? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose?" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Breed comparison # Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose? Bengal and Savannah are two cat breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle. [![Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4516/pexels-photo-6548971.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) ## [Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) Large4–7 kg€1,000 – €3,000 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/bengal) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bengal) ![Bengal - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4516/pexels-photo-6548971.jpeg) ![Bengal - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4518/pexels-photo-19974274.jpeg) ![Bengal - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4520/pexels-photo-20277219.jpeg) ![Bengal - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4523/pexels-photo-30591535.jpeg) +8 [![Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5018/f2_savannah_cat.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) ## [Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) Large7–14 kg€800 – €4,000 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) ![Savannah - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5022/pexels-photo-39125844.jpeg) ![Savannah - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5023/pexels-photo-5840928.jpeg) ![Savannah - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5025/savannah-f3-kater.jpg) ![Savannah - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5026/savannah_cat_portrait.jpg) +2 ## Key takeaways - Savannah is larger: 7–14 kg compared with 4–7 kg for Bengal. - Bengal costs less to buy: €1,000 – €3,000 compared with €800 – €4,000 for Savannah. - The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month. - Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (5/5). - For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (4/5). - Bengal scores higher for “Apartment living”: 3/5 compared with 2/5 for Savannah. - Bengal scores higher for “First-time owners”: 3/5 compared with 2/5 for Savannah. - Savannah lives longer on average: 13–20 years compared with 10–15 years for Bengal. ## Our verdict Choose Bengal if you’re looking for… - Active households: The Bengal is well suited to people ready to play and interact with it every day. - Families with plenty of time: It appreciates a regular presence and a lively living environment, with varied stimulation. - Fans of athletic cats: Its athletic and curious profile appeals to households looking for a very dynamic companion. Choose Savannah if you’re looking for… - Active households: It is suitable for people able to offer it games, exercise and stimulation every day. - Spacious and secure homes: It thrives in an enriched environment where it can climb, run and explore. - Well-informed families: Generations far removed from the Serval can enjoy playing with children after good socialization. ## Detailed comparison | | [![Bengal](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:240:240/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4516/pexels-photo-6548971.jpeg)

Bengal

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Savannah

](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah) | | --- | --- | --- | | General information | | | | Origin | United States | United States | | Build | Large | Large | | Height at the withers | 30–40 cm | 30–45 cm | | Weight | 4–7 kg | 7–14 kg | | Coat | Short, smooth | Short, spotted | | Life expectancy | 10–15 years | 13–20 years | | Average price | €1,000 – €3,000 | €800 – €4,000 | | Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 | | Compatibility | | | | Families and children | Very good | Very good | | Daily exercise needs | Very high | Very high | | Apartment living | Good | Fair | | First-time owners | Good | Fair | | Other pets | Very good | Excellent | | Tolerance of being alone | Limited | Limited | | Vocalization | Talkative | Talkative | | Strengths and weaknesses | | | | | | | [Add a third breed](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=bengal,savannah) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat) ## Other popular cat comparisons - [Maine Coon vs. Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat) - [Ragdoll vs. Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/ragdoll-vs-birman) - [British Shorthair vs. Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux) - [Siamese vs. Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siamese-vs-oriental-shorthair) - [Persian vs. Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/persian-vs-exotic) - [Sphynx vs. Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex) - [Siberian vs. Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siberian-vs-maine-coon) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find a dog or cat breeder near you. A free European directory of dog and cat breeders, with an interactive map, breed listings, and verified reviews.","inLanguage":"en","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Bengal or Savannah? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat.","name":"Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose?","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png","width":1200,"height":630,"inLanguage":"en","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity","@type":"Organization","description":"Pedibase is a free directory of dog and cat breeders that helps prospective owners find a registered breeder near them.","email":"contact@pedibase.com","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/","contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","contactType":"customer support","email":"contact@pedibase.com"},"logo":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aurion","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1 rue Pasteur","postalCode":"72000","addressLocality":"Le Mans","addressCountry":"FR"}},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/pedibase","https://www.instagram.com/pedibase_app"]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Home","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Cats","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds","position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Breed comparison","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds","position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Bengal vs. Savannah","position":4}]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Pedibase","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg","inLanguage":"en","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg"}]} ```