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Breed comparison
# Persian or Exotic: Which breed should you choose?
Persian and Exotic 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.
[](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian)
## [Persian](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian)
Medium3–6 kg€1,000 – €2,000
[Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-persian)
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[](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic)
## [Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic)
Medium3–7 kg€400 – €2,500
[Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-exotic)
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## Key takeaways
- Persian and Exotic are a similar size (3–6 kg).
- Both breeds fall within the same purchase price range: €1,000 – €2,000.
- The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month.
- Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (2/5).
- For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (4/5).
- For “Apartment living,” both breeds are tied (5/5).
- For “First-time owners,” both breeds are tied (4/5).
- Both breeds have a similar life expectancy: 12–17 years.
## Our verdict
Choose Persian if you’re looking for…
- Apartment living: Its calm temperament and moderate exercise needs suit it well.
- Present and calm people: It appreciates stable routines and gentle daily companionship.
- Fans of regular grooming: Its magnificent coat requires consistent and patient care.
Choose Exotic if you’re looking for…
- Apartment living: He thrives indoors in a stable, calm, and comfortable environment.
- Quiet families: His patient and affectionate temperament is well suited to calm and attentive households.
- Fans of calm cats: He appeals to people looking for a gentle, present, and not very noisy companion.
## Detailed comparison
| | [Persian
](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/persian) | [Exotic
](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/exotic) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General information | | |
| Origin | Iran | United States |
| Build | Medium | Medium |
| Height at the withers | 22–28 cm | 20–30 cm |
| Weight | 3–6 kg | 3–7 kg |
| Coat | Long, dense | Short, dense |
| Life expectancy | 12–17 years | 12–15 years |
| Average price | €1,000 – €2,000 | €400 – €2,500 |
| Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 |
| Compatibility | | |
| Families and children | Very good | Very good |
| Daily exercise needs | Low | Low |
| Apartment living | Excellent | Excellent |
| First-time owners | Very good | Very good |
| Other pets | Very good | Very good |
| Tolerance of being alone | Limited | Limited |
| Vocalization | Very quiet | Very quiet |
| Strengths and weaknesses | | |
| | - Moderate exercise needs
- Highly adaptable
- Good health
- Prone to destructive behavior
- High-maintenance coat
- Sheds a lot
| - Moderate exercise needs
- Highly adaptable
- Good health
- Easy to care for
- Sheds very little
- Prone to destructive behavior
|
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