Julia it’s ridiculous! Plus the UK plan I was on let me use that data anywhere without extra fees! Just made sense so keep it although I could only make phone calls through data.
Great timing I was just asking my self I wonder how much all up it would cost laundry water and car repairs rego and shower would all add to that total so my guess and it's just a guess but 900 for most would probably be average 😮
If you manage to escape being a rent slave, life gets surprisingly easier all of a sudden. I will likely never live in a house again, I like my freedom to much though I also live in a truck and a much bigger space which makes it practical long term compared to a van. If your parking in the same spot a lot people always find out your living in the van, do you get hassled ever?
I've definitely been hassled by home owners before, but that's fine. I'd rather they say something themselves vs getting police involved. I never want to upset anyone, so if me being there bothers someone enough to come out and actually say something, I'll move. At the end of the day it's just a parking spot, and my home has wheels. Luckily where I currently am, there's a string of free parking, so I've been moving up and down the line throughout the week so that I'm not what the same tenant sees every time they look out their front window. Plus with how busy my schedule is, when I'm in the van, I'm asleep with the curtains closed. BTW "Rent slave" I really like that! Thanks for taking the time to comment and best of luck with your adventures in the truck!
@@edmaher5432 Thanks friend that means a lot! Assuming they haven’t changed their prices I use to stay at First Parking 34-60 Little Collins Street! Safe Travels!
I did it for a couple weeks when I first moved to the UK, and got the knock from a neighbor just as I was about to head back to Edinburgh. Guess we both realized it was time. Truthfully I’m more of a medium city guy, but I’ll never say never.
@@MattWatsonComedy I'm not a London fan if I'm honest. I live in the wonderful county of (West) Yorkshire. My city (Leeds) is expanding at an alarming rate and is like a smaller (older) version of London. I have plans in place to leave the UK for Spain but there's a few minor details to get sorted out first.
Nice $500 is really good. I was averaging $800 a month before these gas prices. But in the U.S van dwelling in the cities is a nightmare so most of us stay on public lands which are always 20+ miles away from the city. Do the math. Van lifing in the city in USA is very stressful. People here are nosey. I probably spend at least 300 a month on gas now which sucks! Basically upped my rent by double!
Thanks for sharing this Leo and I’m sorry to hear things have gotten worse over there due to gas prices. I don’t have as much experience camping in American cities, but I assure you that noise won’t keep me away. Best of you luck!
I'll never score a job that feeds me, nor an insurance deal like yours, but thanks for showing how cheaply it can be done in a big city. "Anymore..." 😂
Randy I’m so happy you’ve been watching these videos long enough to actually get that joke! You score in many other ways Randy I wouldn’t worry about the hotel hookup;)
I have done a breakdown of rough living costs in this video: Is Living in a Van cheaper than Renting? th-cam.com/video/q4HXg-RYuhU/w-d-xo.html As for a van life community, there are many groups on Facebook that you can find by searching “Australia van life.” Good luck!
You're paying too much for your phone. I was getting 60g for $35 with gomo and recently switched to belong, where I pay $45 and get 100g (doubled to 200g for 12 months for free)
I’ve been lucky as there hasn’t been any yet Troy. Fingers crossed;) I’m happy sitting where I am as between my day job, stand up comedy at night, and this blog I’m too busy to move that van around anyway. Thanks for your input though:)
@@MattWatsonComedy , Ive been playing the van life game and traveling the US for 3 years. I can spend $100 a month on beverages , and I dont drink alcohol. Only $500 , and you have higher cost in Canada vs the US and the value between the currencies.
Very clever Matt. Great video as always 🙂
Thanks Jassie:) My favorite part of the week is always coming to see you!
@@MattWatsonComedy you two are so adorable! :)
@@juliaspence8170 She carries most of the weight in that category but thanks Julia:)
I'm still shocked about the price difference for the data..holy crap!!
Julia it’s ridiculous! Plus the UK plan I was on let me use that data anywhere without extra fees! Just made sense so keep it although I could only make phone calls through data.
Great video.
Thanks Funzee that means a lot:)
Thanks for taking the time to write!
Was enjoying the holiday yesterday (April 20th) and thought of funny possible future episode where you hire a maid to clean the van.
Mike that’s so funny! Thanks for that man, I’ll start working on a script;)
Check it out Mike!
Hiring a Professional House Cleaner for my Camper Van th-cam.com/video/FPMRBLG-LnE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the awesome premise!
Great timing I was just asking my self I wonder how much all up it would cost laundry water and car repairs rego and shower would all add to that total so my guess and it's just a guess but 900 for most would probably be average 😮
Yeah I’m a lunatic with pinching pennies. $900 sounds more reasonable.
nice sweater Neal. cat also agrees.
I love it so much!! Pretty much wearing it everyday right now.
Great video as always!
Ahh thanks Gina:)
Would be even better if I could do it with some adorable cats like yours;)
If you manage to escape being a rent slave, life gets surprisingly easier all of a sudden. I will likely never live in a house again, I like my freedom to much though I also live in a truck and a much bigger space which makes it practical long term compared to a van.
If your parking in the same spot a lot people always find out your living in the van, do you get hassled ever?
I've definitely been hassled by home owners before, but that's fine. I'd rather they say something themselves vs getting police involved. I never want to upset anyone, so if me being there bothers someone enough to come out and actually say something, I'll move. At the end of the day it's just a parking spot, and my home has wheels.
Luckily where I currently am, there's a string of free parking, so I've been moving up and down the line throughout the week so that I'm not what the same tenant sees every time they look out their front window.
Plus with how busy my schedule is, when I'm in the van, I'm asleep with the curtains closed.
BTW "Rent slave" I really like that!
Thanks for taking the time to comment and best of luck with your adventures in the truck!
Hi mate, love your video. I was wondering if you could please tell me where the 5 dollar parking was ? Thanks so much 🙏
@@edmaher5432 Thanks friend that means a lot! Assuming they haven’t changed their prices I use to stay at First Parking 34-60 Little Collins Street! Safe Travels!
@@MattWatsonComedy thanks so much 🙏
@@edmaher5432 Not a problem:)
You've definitely got the numbers working for you. I'd love to see you try this in London.
I did it for a couple weeks when I first moved to the UK, and got the knock from a neighbor just as I was about to head back to Edinburgh. Guess we both realized it was time. Truthfully I’m more of a medium city guy, but I’ll never say never.
@@MattWatsonComedy I'm not a London fan if I'm honest. I live in the wonderful county of (West) Yorkshire. My city (Leeds) is expanding at an alarming rate and is like a smaller (older) version of London. I have plans in place to leave the UK for Spain but there's a few minor details to get sorted out first.
@@Merc-Rover Nothing against England but I’d much rather vanlife in Spain. I hope those details get sorted as that would be one awesome adventure!
@@MattWatsonComedy Me too Matt!!!
Nice $500 is really good. I was averaging $800 a month before these gas prices. But in the U.S van dwelling in the cities is a nightmare so most of us stay on public lands which are always 20+ miles away from the city. Do the math.
Van lifing in the city in USA is very stressful. People here are nosey. I probably spend at least 300 a month on gas now which sucks! Basically upped my rent by double!
Thanks for sharing this Leo and I’m sorry to hear things have gotten worse over there due to gas prices. I don’t have as much experience camping in American cities, but I assure you that noise won’t keep me away.
Best of you luck!
I'll never score a job that feeds me, nor an insurance deal like yours, but thanks for showing how cheaply it can be done in a big city. "Anymore..." 😂
Randy I’m so happy you’ve been watching these videos long enough to actually get that joke! You score in many other ways Randy I wouldn’t worry about the hotel hookup;)
Tell us how much do you save and if there is van life community in Melbourne please :)
I have done a breakdown of rough living costs in this video: Is Living in a Van cheaper than Renting? th-cam.com/video/q4HXg-RYuhU/w-d-xo.html
As for a van life community, there are many groups on Facebook that you can find by searching “Australia van life.”
Good luck!
Facebook is not a video 😝 thank for the reply. Love the humour
@@Lesueurfly Thanks for checking it out Paloma:) Means a lot!
You're paying too much for your phone. I was getting 60g for $35 with gomo and recently switched to belong, where I pay $45 and get 100g (doubled to 200g for 12 months for free)
Zachy!!! You're the man! Will be checking out those companies asap. Thanks for the tip:)
You are paying too much for your phone, Mandy. Felix $35 unlimited data and phone calls
Omg cheapest vanner ever heard nice
@@SuperDonald64 I’m pretty tingy that’s for sure! Thanks for checking out the video:)
For $500 , you can sit in one spot and do nothing. You dont mention incidental expenses , or maintenance issues.
I’ve been lucky as there hasn’t been any yet Troy. Fingers crossed;) I’m happy sitting where I am as between my day job, stand up comedy at night, and this blog I’m too busy to move that van around anyway.
Thanks for your input though:)
@@MattWatsonComedy , Ive been playing the van life game and traveling the US for 3 years. I can spend $100 a month on beverages , and I dont drink alcohol. Only $500 , and you have higher cost in Canada vs the US and the value between the currencies.
@@tstocker6926 Good on ya Troy. There’s no right or wrong way to vanlife, so do whatever makes you happy.