Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World

Cat BreedPrice in USD
OcicatPrice$150 – $800
Russian Blue$400 – $600
Turkish Van$500 – $800
Javanese Cat$600 – $900
Devon Rex$600 – $100
Siamese Cat$800 – $100
Sphynx Cat$900 – $1100
Abyssinian$500 – $1200
Norwegian Forest Cat$600 – $800
American Shorthair$900 – $1300

Ocicat is a very rare American breed so named as its markings resemble the wild ocelot. Since 1988, the Ocicat has been officially recognized and registered as a cat breed but is not known widely outside of the USA Its ancestors include the American Shorthair, Abyssinian, Siamese, Spotted Oriental Shorthair, and Egyptian. The Ocicat is an athletic feline with a speckled, sandy-to-silvery coat. Female adults can weigh 5 kg and males 7 kg. They are generally healthy and long-living, costing about $1000 a year in maintenance, but liver, heart, and dental problems can arise in this breed.


As its name implies, this beautiful cat breed originated in Russia and was officially recognized by breeders in 1937. The Russian Blue can be distinguished by its light silver to bluish-gray double-coat and spectacular gorgeous emerald-green eyes. Not only their elegant looks but their superior intelligence makes them a very popular breed among cat holders. They can live from 15 to 20 years and are a low-maintenance breed, but $1000 a year would be advisable to budget as a Russian Blue owner.