Living in a car: How much I spend in a month

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  • @HoboAhle
    @HoboAhle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    A few things....
    - 🙂 finances are split in half just to give an idea of how much each of us spent individually on this specific trip
    - 😎 this is not meant to serve as a reference for how much someone would spend on the road. This is just a breakdown of our personal situation
    - 🚗 this also does not include any expenses other than the 5 categories mentioned

    • @jacklin8431
      @jacklin8431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hobo Ahle so frugal

    • @mississippimusicpublishing254
      @mississippimusicpublishing254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Individuals who travel spend according to the schedule arrangements . Your circumstances vary since your on a Traveling Vacation .

    • @junjuncamacho8998
      @junjuncamacho8998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow

    • @mississippimusicpublishing254
      @mississippimusicpublishing254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alexandria your very efficient and productive in your quest . Now , when I was camping I cooked entire meals . When buying supplies I bought beans , pinto , split green peas , my favorite is kidney beans to make beans and rice . Healthier than pre-papared foods .

    • @mississippimusicpublishing254
      @mississippimusicpublishing254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oatmeal cookies that are baked in a wood oven over a slow burning fire are the best . On a good day have you tried making cast iron skillet 🍕? Look for the Campfire Chef . His pizza dough recipe is the best , plus remember to heat up the cast iron skillet first before adding the dough , ok girlfriend ?

  • @taran1156
    @taran1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    When I lost my job I slept in my Nissan Altima for a few months and spent about 100-150 a month. Didn’t move my car out of the Kmart parking, ate $3 day mcds and slept during day so I was awake at night due to sketchy people. Hardest part was losing a piece of my sanity. I enjoy the vids keep up the good work.

    • @chimpodabananalover4031
      @chimpodabananalover4031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I feel you man, I once had to sleep for 4 months because I was evicted during my college years and I'll never forget waking up in the middle of the night to a guy banging his head against my car, the guy was definitely on something. I was petrified I'll never forget that night lol

    • @SJHFoto
      @SJHFoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am sorry that you had to go thru this. When I did it, it was by choice (I explored much of the USA and Canada that way) Come to think of it, I do remember meeting a couple people who were homeless living in their cars. Are you ok, now? (I mean do you have a place to stay?)

    • @healthquest4823
      @healthquest4823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      McDonald's would cost more than $3 per day I would think. You only spent around $150 during a whole month. Hard to believe. I get a Social Security payment of $1200 a month. I'm stuck in Malaysia with no job, but here $1200 is a livable income. I want to return to the U.S. though. Any suggestions on how I can live with a roof over my head on $1200 per month?

    • @muradshawar
      @muradshawar ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@healthquest4823 You cant thats your answer . Do you have assets to go along with the 1200$ a month of government aid

    • @whydontyouaskme
      @whydontyouaskme 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@muradshawarlol you have no imagination.

  • @chootybeeks1088
    @chootybeeks1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    These people that camp in their vehicles look like the happiest on Earth.

    • @XOXO-mb2vh
      @XOXO-mb2vh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Some. Some are wierdos like Travis Heinze and some were suicidal like I was till I got out of the situation. And some end up actually committing suicide in them like Wayne Wir. He has a youtube channel that his brother still keeps up. It's nice this young lady has found her peace with it, but not everyone is satisfied with the lifestyle.

    • @Food4thought1234
      @Food4thought1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      M B sorry but Wayne wir choose suicide because if his illness and physical pain. He was very happy and spiritual. He was like chootybeek said one of the happiest people on earth. But I know what your saying. People living in their cars are like people everywhere. Some will be happy, some will not. But for the most part. The ones that choose to live in their cars are happier in general. IMO

    • @margileslabon4396
      @margileslabon4396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don't think so off cam

    • @shay907
      @shay907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right!!

    • @mrfee3582
      @mrfee3582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I did it for a little over a week. It takes time to adjust but I can't wait to go back to it. It's so free

  • @U2JEN2U
    @U2JEN2U 4 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I just moved into my car 3 months ago now. I have an electric car =$0 gas .... park on normal streets because, who would think someone is actually living in a nissan leaf. The food is perfectly normal $9/day is REALLY good. I budgeted $3/meal. Water, I buy 1 gallon every 3 days $.86
    It has been so freeing and amazing and NO ONE has bothered me at all. I have never felt in danger but, I live in Texas and have a handgun so I dare someone to try lolol at any rate I am now only living on 3% of my income, investing ALL of the rest stocks, IRA's. I AM looking into moving into a Ford Transit but, not in any rush and am okay for now. Thank you for making your videos.

    • @somebodyawesome7296
      @somebodyawesome7296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      How do you charge your car? Do you have to restrict your travel because of charging considerations? Asking because if I live in a car one day I want to go the electric route too!

    • @arch9508
      @arch9508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where do you get the mail, in office? Do you work full time?

    • @U2JEN2U
      @U2JEN2U 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@arch9508 I have a post office box for mail. In addition to day trading stocks I am also a massage therapist. I have a small storage unit for my stuff. They also let me ship packages there if I have stuff that will not ship to my PO BOX

    • @U2JEN2U
      @U2JEN2U 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      An update I got a CampChef stove and it has been amazing now only spending $3/day on meals (I buy clearance everything) and found water fill station for $.40/gallon AND I MADE YOUR SHOWER SPRAYER !!!! YAY !!!!! Has been a life saver with all the gyms being closed 🤦

    • @craftyhikernoel6370
      @craftyhikernoel6370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      3% of income!?! That's really awesome!!
      It sounds like you moved into your car right before thing shut down for Covid-19....how has that worked for you?

  • @themajesticmochi4609
    @themajesticmochi4609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I just want to say thank you this has truly calmed my nerves. I am about to move into my car (choice/not really choice) and realizing there's others that do and make it a positive experience (how I originally looked at it but people around me looking down upon it), just gives me the biggest boost of reassurance.

    • @vukdelic7000
      @vukdelic7000 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You believe her? She's a part time homeless, just for youtube money making purpose...

  • @zabdi1924
    @zabdi1924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    So it's basically the same as living in a studio or an apartment, but you see more places

    • @idkyoo
      @idkyoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In a way but not really, because then you'd be paying for all these anyways plus the studio or apartment.

    • @mikefandango2296
      @mikefandango2296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No it’s not! Because you would be paying rent/mortgage plus you’d probably be paying for a car too.

    • @greekperspective2076
      @greekperspective2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s not the same and her math was for two people. Her only finances is food etc and gas for one person her calculation came to 500 and she said they ate out all the time. Than if you include a studio and the utilities that come with it would cost an additional 1500. So her expenses would be 2000 dollars for one person . So she’s saving about 1500 dollars a month. Put that 1500 in an ira and investments and she can retire in fifteen years.

    • @psychicbyinternet
      @psychicbyinternet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where would you find a studio for 400 a month? Tell me! I can't even find anything under 600 for a 2-bedroom.

    • @Siennanewway
      @Siennanewway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@psychicbyinternet $600? The cheapest possible studio I found within 25mi of me (Colorado) is $970. Rent is usually about 50% of my income.
      Seems like a mis step to keep living this bs version of life lol

  • @jkorsmo67
    @jkorsmo67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Left out car payment, car insurance, car maintenance, toiletries and cell phone costs.

    • @etywrtyjfgj
      @etywrtyjfgj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      In CA her auto is probably like $150-250 a month. From the opinion of an insurance agent here.

    • @noway4380
      @noway4380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Shes leaving a lot out.

    • @theillestchik00
      @theillestchik00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I wish she would’ve included at least the car insurance for the month, cellphone and WiFi. To get a better understanding of exactly what the total would be to budget if you were planning on doing this.

    • @maybenot9449
      @maybenot9449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      She said in the beginning this is separate from her regular debt and bills.

    • @debravowell8337
      @debravowell8337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And if and when your car begins to break down which is where I am .....looking for a car around 2, 000 that might possibility run.🤪
      I've had
      The starter
      The timing belt
      The water pump
      Hoses
      02 sensors
      New tires all around
      New battery
      Brake pads
      Complete break Line patched
      Lucked out with good machinc on the brakeline
      Just had rack and pinion bypass. (?)
      I think I need a new thermostat.
      I also have a dog
      At this point I can no longer put a dime into the machanics of this car....just gas and the nearest car dealership.
      I've been towed twice or was it 3. Been on Montana mountains at night when fog suddenly appears and panic doesn't even begin to explain the terror of zipping off the mountain with one wrong turn.
      I still want to "rent in my car" just time for newer car.
      The freedom is so great. You have to have patience an income and a good friend when shit hits the roof😊
      If you still have one of each.
      And I think Oregon is great. I lost my drivers licenses there then I lost all my car information.
      I've lived from my car for 3 years. I've also been harrassed by the police. Gotten 4 traffic tickets 3 were dismissed the other should have been
      That was 70.00.
      When you make serious mistakes driving and vehicle is about dead it's past time to get off the road. I never planned on living in my car it just started happening.

  • @Mazxlol
    @Mazxlol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    If I lived out of my car I think I’d be spending as less as possible. I would stealth camp. Get free water. Shower at the gym, most expenses would probably be food and then gas. And I had a medical emergency, well I guess I’d be dead 😂

    • @redrooster1908
      @redrooster1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya. That's why the young & healthy find this fun. After 40.... Zero fun to br homeless jobless stinky knocked on by cops

    • @Mazxlol
      @Mazxlol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@redrooster1908 yup, that's why I personally do not want to live past age 45 or so. No point to struggle so much. I see my mom always in pain, take lots of different meds etc... For what? But I guess they say you get used to anything so i don't know...

  • @10RBREEZY
    @10RBREEZY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I cant believe it's been all these years. This woman is tougher than I can imagine for living in her car. I remember when I first watched her videos in believe 2017. Keep remaining safe and safe travels around the world!

  • @tonysanta1240
    @tonysanta1240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Love Love everything about this video: from the concept, you being around my age, having nearly the same car and location, your personality, delivery of video content, ect. Thanks for the upload;, stay rolling!

  • @amandala00
    @amandala00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love your personality!! So much nicer and less stuck up than some other fellow TH-cam car dwellers 💜💙

  • @Ninja1live
    @Ninja1live 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I live in a VAN, down by the river! - Matt Foley. (AKA - Chris Farley.)

    • @theWZZA
      @theWZZA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was ahead of its time, LOL

  • @KaioshinAemi
    @KaioshinAemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Ok, here’s my breakdown. My wife and I was living in our Chevy conversion van in the month of July & August. We didn’t travels a lot. We paid $100 on gas. We stayed in the city parks and state parks. We spent $350 on food for 2 people. We spent $50 on water/laundry. We showered free at work. So we spend $500 for 2 people in a month. I think that’s very good saving for 2 people in 2 months.

    • @GrantTravels23
      @GrantTravels23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would normally budget in car ins monthly payments and in total be up to $500 a month just me. So yea 500 is pretty good for 2

    • @cattsmahal1005
      @cattsmahal1005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! Congrats!

    • @KaioshinAemi
      @KaioshinAemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SoliDeoGloria 07: no, we shopped our food at Sam’s Club and Aldi. We paid $10 for Michigan state parks pass. We worked on 3rd shift, we stayed at the parks during the day.

    • @GrantTravels23
      @GrantTravels23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Everyone has this mindset that you have to live in a house and pay rent or property taxes (rent) or you are somehow suffering? The only thing you might miss out on is being able to set a thermostat and keep the surrounding air at 70° whether or not the temp outside is comfortable. Even then, you just buy an RV, or put in a heater/AC with thermostat, or buy a Toyota Prius which you can leave on and running all the time. There are ways to get around "suffering". As for the stigma, I get around being "homeless" by inviting my friends out to eat at fantasy places and paying for the bill with my money that would have had to have been spent on rent. Then if other people, traffic, dogs etc create a loud night for me, I simply drive away to a better quiet place and remember that if I was in a house, is be fucked into having to find earbuds and "suffer". Plus auto glass is actually harder to break into than house glass, so no, I'm not "suffering".

    • @obiedashinobi1322
      @obiedashinobi1322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting

  • @TheFerny2008
    @TheFerny2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a Ford transit and turned it to a camper. I usually buy food at store cheaper also I have a gas stove, solar panels, long story short I spend 350 a month and I tell ya I have stacked in 8 months.

  • @jamesalbright4666
    @jamesalbright4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I spend about $300 a month in total expenses but I don’t go anywhere because the gym is next door to Walmart. Crazy? No, just recovering from a divorce & paying all debts off before spending the winters in Florida. Been this way for 4 months now.

  • @kelseytimmons3337
    @kelseytimmons3337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    compare the van and Honda money want to know the differences

    • @Jan_Philip
      @Jan_Philip 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @George B u sleep in ur car too?

    • @ginjam10
      @ginjam10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I imagine it cost more in gas for a van but am guessing the rest of the expenses should be the same.

  • @1badmoefoe
    @1badmoefoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    After seeing the breakdown. If I was doing van life I would have a van with a scooter. To minimize gas waste scooter around to explore.

    • @Irehs72
      @Irehs72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have an ebike. Love love love it

  • @BubbleGum-zk5wo
    @BubbleGum-zk5wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you❤. I appreciate you showing how to wash in a car and van. I love camping and have gotten heaps of tips from you. You've solves lots of my problems haha.

  • @ginamarie5575
    @ginamarie5575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video girl !! I feel you on the laundry! Gas and vehicle maintenance is the most money 💰 can’t wait to do this !!

  • @deborahelliott8460
    @deborahelliott8460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your breakdown of costs gave me ideas of what to look for and how to decrease those expenses. I want to tell you that you have really given me some thought about winter camping in my car. I don't know if you are aware of heating with an empty paint can and some tea candles. Its an emergency type heating system for cars, but you can't be tossing and turning lest you tip over the candles, but it stays lit for up to 2 1/2 hours (they say 4 hours but no way). You can also make your own longer lasting candles in that same empty METAL paint can (only $5 at any ace hardware store), by putting some long candles from dollar tree and sticking them into some lard (some people use crisco shortening) only filled 1/4 in the paint canister you are using. Doing this allows for longer candle heating, and you can easily extinguish it by putting the lid over the canister. The idea is to heat up the metal and let it cool by extinguishing the flame. I won't say its going to heat a car like to 70 degrees, but it will keep more chill off with your insulated windows. Keeping that roof up just a crack is wise.

  • @richb2229
    @richb2229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like the hair color!
    Costs for living in a van for a month would be great too. I am considering doing this type of traveling lifestyle for a few years to travel and have some fun. I would probably get a larger size vehicle and maybe a small camper So basic costs in a van would be great!

  • @p9r4ex8dyk
    @p9r4ex8dyk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I like this hobo! She can talk non-stop.

    • @DC8Combi
      @DC8Combi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍

    • @HoboAhle
      @HoboAhle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      hahaha it's my superpower 😂

    • @Chris-iz2zh
      @Chris-iz2zh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If every hobo looked like her i'd live on the streets happily lmao

  • @KevinRStrauss
    @KevinRStrauss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thanks for the breakdown Ahle. A 2-month review of van-only living expenses would be cool too. Also, while everyone is different, it would be cool to know what kinds of OTHER recurring monthly expenses you have, living this lifestyle. Even if you don't share all the numbers, just knowing if you are keeping a cell phone plan, car insurance, health insurance, gym membership, etc. Also, congrats on having over 300K subscribers now!

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    14:09 AMAZING....I spent over 4K a month easily in the winter season.. just on my 8 bdroom house ...Power bills, Food and water, Monthly supplies, Vehicles, snow machine/tractor maintenance , farm animals & feed, etc..

  • @jonerrijuseppi6127
    @jonerrijuseppi6127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you ahle for showing us the way of life!!!

  • @JungleJim82
    @JungleJim82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Gas divided in half? wouldn't you still spend that if you were solo driving?

    • @livinginthenow
      @livinginthenow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Descenter Grade Armor Yes, but not everyone is going to be traveling with a partner who is sharing these expenses. If she had taken the trip by herself, she would have had to pay for ALL the fuel the car used and ALL of the fees for camping, even though her food, water, and laundry expenses would be less than it is for two people. It's a question of accurately depicting how much a person traveling BY THEMSELVES would have to budget. Simply dividing the gas and camping costs in half would not be accurate.

  • @geovanniinusa5973
    @geovanniinusa5973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You took the time to explain things clearly and explained the variables. TY.

  • @luckysweetheartvintage476
    @luckysweetheartvintage476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hey girl! You’re so amazingly frugal I wish I was like this! You’re the best!

  • @someimperfection
    @someimperfection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is honestly the biggest pull to living in a vehicle to me, owning where you live.

  • @MillerTheOfficialGaming
    @MillerTheOfficialGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If I ever partake in this lifestyle I’m thanking you now

  • @Parkitloveit
    @Parkitloveit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another helpful video 👍❤️I (also living in a car) spend a lot more at the moment, but in the two months when I didn’t work I managed to reduce my costs to half of what I normally spend. 😊

  • @dianecrofoot7955
    @dianecrofoot7955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They are happy so that’s why they are up for this!

  • @amyjordana635
    @amyjordana635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    $270 on food for the month is really pretty decent. Especially if you’re including eating out and treats. How do you do it? Especially with no access to a kitchen. I would assume you’re not making big batches of bean soup or something economical like that. Food video please! :)

    • @jeffreywalker528
      @jeffreywalker528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy a loaf of bread and lunchmeat for $8. Will last 2 days. $4 a day. $120 bucks a month. Presto.

    • @four-x-trading5606
      @four-x-trading5606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Jeffrey Walker thats not healthy in the long run though

    • @DarkFoxV
      @DarkFoxV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffreywalker528 buy a loaf of bread: 2-5/w I recommend more grains
      Lunchmeat: .60-1.20/d
      Banana: .40
      Milk: 2-3/d
      That's about 4
      But, it's not complete

  • @TuyenTran-xn7sz
    @TuyenTran-xn7sz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful person & intelligent after watching this video I’m going to budget and better myself ,thanks Alexandria baby👏👏👏

  • @suzgregz2967
    @suzgregz2967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep in mind that for ONE person, camping and gas would not be divided but be the full price. Camping would only be reduced if they charged by the number of people. So your numbers for one person are not realistic unless there's actually two people splitting costs. For one person it would be more like $927 versus $1,232 for two people.

    • @HoboAhle
      @HoboAhle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      correct, this was just to break this specific trip down by person so that people could see the numbers that we worked with 🙂

  • @57NUPE
    @57NUPE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Ahle; I would like to see total expenses when you get back in the van. I saw an earlier post (way early) on your budget and how you keep track, but it has been awhile, so if you could please think about a total expenditure post. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

  • @davidlinihan3626
    @davidlinihan3626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video! Informative and answered a lot of questions I had. That’s why I watched it! I’d be interested in comparison s of Van and Honda.

  • @craigschuler7660
    @craigschuler7660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I lived out of my RV for two years...Best two years of my life 😊

    • @Maxmilion6004
      @Maxmilion6004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      why did you stop yooo

    • @craigschuler7660
      @craigschuler7660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Maxmilion6004 sold my RV and moved to SE Asia...😆

  • @bluntseoul385
    @bluntseoul385 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up your drive! PUN INTENDED hahaha I just joined recently but you are so strong and motivating!

  • @makola1970
    @makola1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good video to get an idea of basic budgets

  • @vincentvalerio369
    @vincentvalerio369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Accounting; budgetary analysis - FUN!!!
    What are next months projections?

  • @stephandden
    @stephandden 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yess to transparency! I just shared what I spend in a month here in Toronto! Rent in this city sucks - maybe we should reconsider haha ✨

  • @jredbean9552
    @jredbean9552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @Gnarledwolf
    @Gnarledwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    wow... I never pay for camping unless we've gone too far and it's the only option for a night. Laundry I do out of a bucket and hang it up.. food is bought by the day... water s done by two 6 gallon containers, about 10 a month. baths are done out of the same laundry bucket. power is done by battery bank powered by two 250 watt solar panels. my expenses are generally about $400 a month for me and my brother driving a 2007 eclipse. what i lack so far is a way to live off the internet... which I'd love to, and we often work 4 months out of the year at places like national parks for our expenses.

    • @HoboAhle
      @HoboAhle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      different strokes for different folks, glad you and your brother found something that works for ya'll!

  • @arcticwanderer2109
    @arcticwanderer2109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will have to live in my corolla for exactly three months. August 1st to October 31st. Luckily I will have a place to shower and eat. A deal I made with my aunt (300/month). I will be working 40 hours a week at my regular job and the rest doing uber eats. My only problem will be sleeping. I am 6'2" and I know I will struggle.

  • @collinduff345
    @collinduff345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos. Keep it up!

  • @timafinai6789
    @timafinai6789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, be safe out there, fellow traveler.

  • @uplift5863
    @uplift5863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Ahle. Thank you for sharing your mobile living. I find it cool and interesting. I was wondering what got you started into this lifestyle and what your goals are? I am new to your vids so I apologize if I missed some. Thanks.

  • @simplerway489
    @simplerway489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When you are young & the future is a long way off. This seemed like an adventure.

  • @fweimer1969
    @fweimer1969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes do a van living cost video. I enjoy those. If you could do a pretrial video on your trove trip to Thailand. I wish I could go with you all.

  • @B58dr3w
    @B58dr3w 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your eyes are always glowing

  • @8iouxman
    @8iouxman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Good info

  • @houseofraministry5291
    @houseofraministry5291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Car maintenance. Oil changes, tires. Ect ect.

  • @Paul-sz4nz
    @Paul-sz4nz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good vid! Glad to see your dual traveling working! Sharing experiences (w/right person) enhances. Can your solar powered battery power a rice cooker? A functioning rice cooker on the road -so you could cook fresh veggies/ rice - as you travel would seem a real enhancement to me. (cost & health)

  • @andrewbuckley8452
    @andrewbuckley8452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego are Alta Vista, where the average rent goes for $975/month, Broadway Heights, where renters pay $975/mo on average, and Emerald Hills, where the average rent goes for $975/mo.

  • @kylehodgdon
    @kylehodgdon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would be really interested to hear more about the free camping you do. I'd assume it's mostly rest stops & Walmart parking lots? But considering you mentioned about there being so much free camping out there, I might be overlooking something.

  • @shelleymessier1494
    @shelleymessier1494 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! Eye opener!

  • @tongsllc
    @tongsllc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beauty & Brains ...and humor too 😄 - Ahle has it all!

  • @peaceandeats
    @peaceandeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had to subscribe to you, very interesting stuff. Hope you are staying safe and God bless you 🥰

  • @meredithheath5272
    @meredithheath5272 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great topic!!!

  • @silvijokosta
    @silvijokosta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have such a beautiful smile 😍😍💞💞

  • @redrooster1908
    @redrooster1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missing expenses.... Car insurance, doctor visit, hygiene products, tickets from cops, car mechanical breakdowns...etc etc

  • @williamhewitt7136
    @williamhewitt7136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 1, a vid that gives u a basic cost monthly thankyou

  • @homersimpson9062
    @homersimpson9062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your eyes have magically made me want to subscribe to your channel

  • @harr8658
    @harr8658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can buy a US park pass for $80. It includes 2,000 places to camp and pays for all your fees. It includes yourself and 3 additional adults. Good for 1 year

  • @raphaeleusebio5286
    @raphaeleusebio5286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so pretty you look like an angel.

  • @ISpeakHTML
    @ISpeakHTML 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would rather/would enjoy seeing a much more in-depth breakdown of your costs each month in life as a whole, it would be a good exercise for you and give me(a 20 year old) a better grasp of what people are needing to make and spend each month in this lifestyle, with personal variations of course. Thankyou! Love your videos girly keep em comin ((:

  • @jsc3417
    @jsc3417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Life in a van, makes American dream great again.

  • @Browneyes0911
    @Browneyes0911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi sweetie, thanks for breaking it down for us. Now I understand It better :)) God bless, love you and your channel :)

  • @nomadicexperience9742
    @nomadicexperience9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "...some people magically don't". Lol. I ate oatmeal for an entire month, saved tons on food. I could spend $700 a month living like Jesus (nothing but sacrifices) or I could spend 1k+ living lavish. They both have their pros & cons.

  • @blue4980
    @blue4980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a diy on your privacy window shades ?

  • @-KingOfKhaos
    @-KingOfKhaos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick Question: Wouldn’t the “gas” category be the same whether or not it’s one person or two people? Love the breakdown as it’s helpful for something I’m working on, but, I was just curious why gas wasn’t simply the same regardless of 1 or 2 peeps in the car. Thx 😊

  • @SynthoidSounds
    @SynthoidSounds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    OK, so what I get from this is the potential cost for a minimalist existence in a car is about $1,000 to $1,200 / mo. The idea that 2 people are going to cohabitate for some extended period of time, at least for most, is not that realistic. Younger people, couples, might make this work for awhile, but it's not going to be a common model. I can understand this becoming a popular TH-cam series, best of luck . . . but as a seriously credible reference for those forced by necessity to live in their vehicles, maybe not so much.

    • @supershroom164
      @supershroom164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Charles Ostman why don’t you make a channel on how it’s not viable (sarcasm intended)

    • @chuckmcmicheal558
      @chuckmcmicheal558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If 1000 a month..being on disability wont even afford one the homeless living In a car lifestyle.

    • @nicolesustik7581
      @nicolesustik7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's insane. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my fiance. Rent is 600 and electric is about 75. Water is included in my rent. We spend about 400 a month on food and that's us going out constantly. Gas to drive to work and back cost about $80 a month. Of course we have other bills like cable but when it comes to necessity we only pay 1200 a month. I dont get this.

    • @JohnDoe-zm9en
      @JohnDoe-zm9en 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicolesustik7581 Im from new jersey and there's no apartments for 600 a month. Not even close. Living in a car saves so much money

    • @assiv4k
      @assiv4k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicolesustik7581 where do you live omg that sounds like a dream

  • @RBCharger
    @RBCharger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since you never mentioned the cost of insurance, I am wondering if you have insurance. I really hope you do.

  • @traceykripp6282
    @traceykripp6282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about health insurance, cell phone, car insurance, car repair/maintenance or medications.

  • @breakdownbill1
    @breakdownbill1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    less than 10 dollars a day on food is doing very well,,,thats really tight specially if your eating 3 times a day. We would love to know what you buy and how you prepare on that tight of a budget for food

    • @LordBrushington
      @LordBrushington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean I'm not condoning or suggesting this because it's not healthy...but you could eat 6 packets of ramen a day every day of your life and feed yourself on 3 dollars a day. That's what I did in college to save money. It's really how much is a person willing to sacrifice.

    • @jamesb2630
      @jamesb2630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My personal goal is to spend no more than $3 a day or $90 a month, I eat mostly chicken which I buy for .68 cents a pound (I save the liquid when I bake the chicken and then I make soup from the bones) and I bulk buy eggs when they go on sale for .59 cents a carton (large), the rest is mostly dollar tree frozen vegetables, I probably eat one ten oz bag of frozen riced cauliflower a day. I'm not living in a van right now but it may materialize in the future.

    • @jeffreywalker528
      @jeffreywalker528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Buy a loaf of bread and lunchmeat for 8 bucks. Will last you 2 days. $4 a day. Presto.

  • @jeffreyvee1326
    @jeffreyvee1326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg!!! I haven’t watched you in so long. At first i was just watching your video because it was in my feed and looked interesting. I was about to start writing lyrics for my song and realized your eyes and smile look so familiar. I don’t know how long it’s been Since I watched your last video and you were not living in a car.

  • @benjosfishingadventure9192
    @benjosfishingadventure9192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Because of her eyes I'm going to subscribe! 😁

  • @edwardbush3466
    @edwardbush3466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try a Prius next. Would like to see those numbers. Great channel big fan. Be safe. Much love!

  • @VattanaThach
    @VattanaThach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey for water have you looked into buying a portable water filter?

  • @user-ul2dy4jm9x
    @user-ul2dy4jm9x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your video

  • @TheChrislewis1989
    @TheChrislewis1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the best place you think it is to camp out in a car? Where I am it gets down to -30°F sometimes and can last for weeks in a row so sleeping outside pretty much is life and death situation!

  • @randyw3416
    @randyw3416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome love the life style 👍✌❤

  • @kneadinghands
    @kneadinghands 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Skip to the 4:30 mark. This girl can talk a lot with out saying anything.

  • @Mars-qx7mq
    @Mars-qx7mq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, Ahle writes her 2's like me. My day is made.

    • @mortdog
      @mortdog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope she doesn't write her writes like you Mars

    • @rhondawaldron
      @rhondawaldron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mortdog 👍

    • @Mars-qx7mq
      @Mars-qx7mq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mortdog I blame my iPad. Corrected, never happened.

    • @bantamdude
      @bantamdude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, well she says "Hola Amigos" like I do.

  • @jonerrijuseppi6127
    @jonerrijuseppi6127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any tips on keeping warm in winter?

  • @GrantTravels23
    @GrantTravels23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe buy a filter and just fill up water from the taps? Being that some bottled water companies have been caught using tap water. 😂😂😂

  • @Auto33bot
    @Auto33bot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just saw this video and about to scroll up until saw your face.... I am 33 years old and swear to God, you have the resemblance and almost identical to my 11year old lil girl. My mom thought my little Liand is doing VLOGS already lol.. Be careful and always be SAFE out there please.

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn71 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent financial management Ahle, you would make a terrific CPA.

  • @izzy2roam898
    @izzy2roam898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A comparison from the Honda to the van would be good. I own a van.

  • @obiedashinobi1322
    @obiedashinobi1322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Obie Da Shinobi is impressed keep up the good work

  • @batmayn
    @batmayn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information. Wise financing homie.

  • @DarkFoxV
    @DarkFoxV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cell: 45-55/m
    Food: 4-12/d
    Tourism: 25/1.5w
    Water/beverages: 1/gallon/day (in the SW)
    Gas/Petrol: variable, 40/w? 5-60/w
    Electricity: DC/Solar (free)
    Splurge purchases: 120/m ?
    Camping: N/A
    Laundry: 3-5/2w
    Hygiene: 5/m listerine, Soap packets: 15/6m, tooth paste: 4/4m, tooth brush 4/6m, cleaning wipes: 4/m, shampoo/soap: 15/3m (20/m?)
    Car: oil: 35/3k mi/2.5m, insurance: 800/y, tyres: 400/6m~ (winter/summer)
    650-800/m ish? without insurance and tyres factored?
    Idk about propane/butane use rates, haven't run out yet xD
    Car setup:
    Solar: 250
    Solar Battery: 250 (the size up would be better for my fridge tho)
    Jumper kit/emergency battery: 60-80
    Extra portable battery: 40
    Med kit: 20-25
    Sleeping setup: 100
    Blankets/curtains: 40
    Gas stove: 65
    Fridge: 250
    Cooler bags: 35
    Duffel bags: 40
    Tarps: 20
    Tent: 25 (haven't used yet)
    Hammock: 25
    Hot Water rod: 15
    Pros: 16 states/3m
    Cons: shipping things to myself
    ===
    Swcluded apt:
    Rent: 250/m
    Gas: 60/m (winter)
    Food: 50/w
    Hygiene+gas: same est 140/m
    Gas: same (but back and forth trips)
    Splurge purchases: 160~/m
    No cell/tourism/water/laundry bill
    Est.: 660/m
    Pros: television? Shipping address
    Cons: chores, lack of privacy, contracts
    ===
    NYC
    Apt: 450-500/m
    Transit: 100/m
    Phone: 50/m
    Groceries: 120/m
    Activities: there are none
    Hygiène : same
    800/m
    Pros:
    Cons: thefts on deliveries, not much to do besides bars and clubs & gyms and overhyped restaurants all indoor stuff, the people

  • @izzyash123
    @izzyash123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Point of video 》3:44 is where she starts to talk about her personal budget/costs

  • @edbenson98
    @edbenson98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should be a bookkeeper because you love crunching numbers so much! 😂

  • @travisnewton2315
    @travisnewton2315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re flippen gorgeous!!!

  • @dempseydoodles
    @dempseydoodles 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of this in a Honda Civic... I’m impressed. Have you thought of or considered selling or trading your vehicle in for something slightly larger that could pull a tiny house on wheels?

  • @NomadLand666
    @NomadLand666 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just wanted to say that if you're traveling alone, some of those costs per person would in reality be the "cost for two people" section, such as gas and camping, based on the traveling they are doing.

  • @jeffreywalker528
    @jeffreywalker528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question. Why pay for water? Can't you fill up in Walmart bathroom , McDonald's, etc.?

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I for one enjoys your ramblings and trangents. It’s part of what makes you so cute.