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
@jacklin84314 жыл бұрын
Hobo Ahle so frugal
@mississippimusicpublishing2544 жыл бұрын
Individuals who travel spend according to the schedule arrangements . Your circumstances vary since your on a Traveling Vacation .
@junjuncamacho89984 жыл бұрын
Wow
@mississippimusicpublishing2544 жыл бұрын
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 .
@mississippimusicpublishing2544 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@taran11563 жыл бұрын
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.
@chimpodabananalover40313 жыл бұрын
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
@SJHFoto3 жыл бұрын
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?)
@healthquest48232 жыл бұрын
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 $1200 per month?
@muradshawar Жыл бұрын
@@healthquest4823 You cant thats your answer . Do you have assets to go along with the 1200$ a month of government aid
@whydontyouaskme11 ай бұрын
@@muradshawarlol you have no imagination.
@U2JEN2U4 жыл бұрын
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.
@somebodyawesome72964 жыл бұрын
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!
@arch95084 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the mail, in office? Do you work full time?
@U2JEN2U4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@U2JEN2U4 жыл бұрын
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 🤦
@craftyhikernoel63704 жыл бұрын
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?
@chootybeeks10884 жыл бұрын
These people that camp in their vehicles look like the happiest on Earth.
@XOXO-mb2vh4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Food4thought12344 жыл бұрын
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
@margileslabon43964 жыл бұрын
I don't think so off cam
@shay9074 жыл бұрын
Right!!
@mrfee35823 жыл бұрын
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
@themajesticmochi46092 жыл бұрын
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.
@vukdelic70002 жыл бұрын
You believe her? She's a part time homeless, just for youtube money making purpose...
@zabdi19243 жыл бұрын
So it's basically the same as living in a studio or an apartment, but you see more places
@idkyoo3 жыл бұрын
In a way but not really, because then you'd be paying for all these anyways plus the studio or apartment.
@mikefandango22963 жыл бұрын
No it’s not! Because you would be paying rent/mortgage plus you’d probably be paying for a car too.
@greekperspective20762 жыл бұрын
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.
@psychicbyinternet2 жыл бұрын
Where would you find a studio for 400 a month? Tell me! I can't even find anything under 600 for a 2-bedroom.
@SiennaWeekend2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Mazxlol3 жыл бұрын
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 😂
@redrooster19082 жыл бұрын
Ya. That's why the young & healthy find this fun. After 40.... Zero fun to br homeless jobless stinky knocked on by cops
@Mazxlol2 жыл бұрын
@@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...
@jkorsmo674 жыл бұрын
Left out car payment, car insurance, car maintenance, toiletries and cell phone costs.
@etywrtyjfgj4 жыл бұрын
In CA her auto is probably like $150-250 a month. From the opinion of an insurance agent here.
@noway43804 жыл бұрын
Shes leaving a lot out.
@theillestchik004 жыл бұрын
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.
@maybenot94494 жыл бұрын
She said in the beginning this is separate from her regular debt and bills.
@debravowell83374 жыл бұрын
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.
@10RBREEZY2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Ninja1live4 жыл бұрын
I live in a VAN, down by the river! - Matt Foley. (AKA - Chris Farley.)
@theWZZA3 жыл бұрын
That was ahead of its time, LOL
@KaioshinAemi4 жыл бұрын
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.
@GrantTravels234 жыл бұрын
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
@cattsmahal10054 жыл бұрын
Wow! Congrats!
@KaioshinAemi4 жыл бұрын
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.
@GrantTravels234 жыл бұрын
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".
@obiedashinobi13224 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@TheFerny20083 жыл бұрын
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.
@1badmoefoe4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Irehs723 жыл бұрын
I have an ebike. Love love love it
@kelseytimmons33374 жыл бұрын
compare the van and Honda money want to know the differences
@Jan_Philip4 жыл бұрын
@George B u sleep in ur car too?
@ginjam103 жыл бұрын
I imagine it cost more in gas for a van but am guessing the rest of the expenses should be the same.
@KevinRStrauss4 жыл бұрын
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!
@amandala004 жыл бұрын
Love your personality!! So much nicer and less stuck up than some other fellow KZbin car dwellers 💜💙
@jamesalbright46663 жыл бұрын
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.
@deborahelliott84604 жыл бұрын
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.
@kan-zee4 жыл бұрын
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..
@amyjordana6354 жыл бұрын
$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! :)
@jeffreywalker5284 жыл бұрын
Buy a loaf of bread and lunchmeat for $8. Will last 2 days. $4 a day. $120 bucks a month. Presto.
@four-x-trading56064 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Walker thats not healthy in the long run though
@DarkFoxV2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@tonysanta12404 жыл бұрын
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!
@arcticwanderer21093 жыл бұрын
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.
@suzgregz29674 жыл бұрын
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.
@HoboAhle4 жыл бұрын
correct, this was just to break this specific trip down by person so that people could see the numbers that we worked with 🙂
@richb22294 жыл бұрын
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!
@p9r4ex8dyk4 жыл бұрын
I like this hobo! She can talk non-stop.
@DC8Combi4 жыл бұрын
👍
@HoboAhle4 жыл бұрын
hahaha it's my superpower 😂
@Chris-iz2zh4 жыл бұрын
If every hobo looked like her i'd live on the streets happily lmao
@TheRealJimmy8314 жыл бұрын
Gas divided in half? wouldn't you still spend that if you were solo driving?
@livinginthenow3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@someimperfection4 жыл бұрын
this is honestly the biggest pull to living in a vehicle to me, owning where you live.
@craigschuler76604 жыл бұрын
I lived out of my RV for two years...Best two years of my life 😊
@Maxmilion60044 жыл бұрын
why did you stop yooo
@craigschuler76604 жыл бұрын
@@Maxmilion6004 sold my RV and moved to SE Asia...😆
@BubbleGum-zk5wo4 жыл бұрын
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.
@kneadinghands4 жыл бұрын
Skip to the 4:30 mark. This girl can talk a lot with out saying anything.
@houseofraministry52914 жыл бұрын
Car maintenance. Oil changes, tires. Ect ect.
@penguinmorin93194 жыл бұрын
i agree this is not a total spent.
@michaelt83884 жыл бұрын
Ghost Ghost cell phone
@Michelleelise4443 жыл бұрын
I agree! This is bullshit!
@MillerTheOfficialGaming3 жыл бұрын
If I ever partake in this lifestyle I’m thanking you now
@Gnarledwolf4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HoboAhle4 жыл бұрын
different strokes for different folks, glad you and your brother found something that works for ya'll!
@simplerway4893 жыл бұрын
When you are young & the future is a long way off. This seemed like an adventure.
@SynthoidSounds4 жыл бұрын
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 KZbin series, best of luck . . . but as a seriously credible reference for those forced by necessity to live in their vehicles, maybe not so much.
@supershroom1644 жыл бұрын
Charles Ostman why don’t you make a channel on how it’s not viable (sarcasm intended)
@chuckmcmicheal5583 жыл бұрын
If 1000 a month..being on disability wont even afford one the homeless living In a car lifestyle.
@nicolesustik75813 жыл бұрын
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-zm9en3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@assiv4k2 жыл бұрын
@@nicolesustik7581 where do you live omg that sounds like a dream
@dianecrofoot79553 жыл бұрын
They are happy so that’s why they are up for this!
@DarkFoxV2 жыл бұрын
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
@traceykripp62824 жыл бұрын
What about health insurance, cell phone, car insurance, car repair/maintenance or medications.
@nomadicexperience97424 жыл бұрын
"...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.
@mississippimusicpublishing2544 жыл бұрын
My oatmeal treat is making oatmeal cookies 🏆
@stephaniedekinger24633 жыл бұрын
That’s how I’m going to live! ALL I NEED IS JESUS! Hallelujah!
@breakdownbill14 жыл бұрын
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
@ThatWalkingGuy4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesb26304 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeffreywalker5284 жыл бұрын
Buy a loaf of bread and lunchmeat for 8 bucks. Will last you 2 days. $4 a day. Presto.
@redrooster19082 жыл бұрын
Missing expenses.... Car insurance, doctor visit, hygiene products, tickets from cops, car mechanical breakdowns...etc etc
@luckysweetheartvintage4764 жыл бұрын
Hey girl! You’re so amazingly frugal I wish I was like this! You’re the best!
@KevinSmith-lc1on4 жыл бұрын
You did not mention Car Insurance Heath Insurance Phone Internet Costs or Misc. Car Costs Oil Changes Tags, Maintenance. Propane for stove?
@JimmyWong974 жыл бұрын
Bold of you to assume they have any kind of insurance.
@Mars-qx7mq4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Ahle writes her 2's like me. My day is made.
@mortdog4 жыл бұрын
I hope she doesn't write her writes like you Mars
@rhondawaldron4 жыл бұрын
@@mortdog 👍
@Mars-qx7mq4 жыл бұрын
@@mortdog I blame my iPad. Corrected, never happened.
@bantamdude4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, well she says "Hola Amigos" like I do.
@carolynwertelecki6983 жыл бұрын
If two people were doing this together, wouldn't you eventually drive each other crazy living in tight quarters?
@Auto33bot4 жыл бұрын
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.
@harr86583 жыл бұрын
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
@ginamarie55754 жыл бұрын
Great video girl !! I feel you on the laundry! Gas and vehicle maintenance is the most money 💰 can’t wait to do this !!
@jsc34174 жыл бұрын
Life in a van, makes American dream great again.
@tongsllc3 жыл бұрын
Beauty & Brains ...and humor too 😄 - Ahle has it all!
@SJHFoto3 жыл бұрын
Granted, it has been years since I've done this, but you spend quite a bit more than I did (I slept at truck stops-not camp spaces, and my food was MUCH cheaper (I basically lived off of salads, and cold cuts that I would buy VERY cheaply at stores). Of course gas was cheaper in the 90s and early 2000s, and also my Civic gets much better mileage than modern ones (It's a bad tank when I don't get 40mpg)
@TuyenTran-xn7sz3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful person & intelligent after watching this video I’m going to budget and better myself ,thanks Alexandria baby👏👏👏
@billthompson56444 жыл бұрын
I have two Jeeps during World War II United States Army had them invent a way to cook food in your Jeep. You can buy this at the ARMY Surplus Store, they lock under hood, they sit top of the engine and cook the food. They flip down on the engine they work really well I've had mine for years
@Pinkielover3 жыл бұрын
about 500+ That's on food and dog food and gas. Car insurance ,car registration, PO Box at ups Which doubles as a address ,because you need to have that to have insurance and registration,And remember car repairs,Then there's my 10x10 storage unit its 118 a month...I don't have a phone or anything I use free Wi-Fi
@andrewbuckley84524 жыл бұрын
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.
@pchang753 жыл бұрын
I lived in my Toyota Prius in San Francisco, I slept in the Street for 2 years and I drive for Uber for a living. I spent roughly $30 day for foods and $20 for gas. I took showers at the gym ( 24 hours fitness ) life is good no headache for bills.
@chimpodabananalover40313 жыл бұрын
How do you get parcels/mails?
@GrantTravels234 жыл бұрын
I do: $55 straight talk phone $60 car ins $100 a week food _($400) $200 a month gas $6 laundry detergent and about $20 wash/dry clothes. But I also hand wash my clothes in a sink and air dry When ever possible. 😂 = about $700 a month
@missnyssah80484 жыл бұрын
Do you live in your car?
@GrantTravels234 жыл бұрын
@@missnyssah8048 Right now I'm not. I am currently living in a hotel room that's been converted to employee housing at my job. But yes, I have lived in 4 cars and 4 vans and did 8 months on the streets in the past. I am here until mid-April and then I am signing up to drive expediting, living and working in a high top van delivering freight like a truck driver but in a van.
@stephandden4 жыл бұрын
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 ✨
@NomadLand666 Жыл бұрын
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.
@tonykartracer80322 жыл бұрын
You can't really divide gas in half if you are solo traveling...... and it's not like you're gonna drive halfway to Yosemite, you still need to get to Yosemite so gas would still be on you alone, concerning the gas expenses.
@jess_amaris78774 жыл бұрын
Why would the gas bill be split in half? Technically no matter if there was 2 people or 1 person you woulda spent the same in gas going on that route. Idk if I'm making sense lol
@HoboAhle4 жыл бұрын
no you totally are! for this trip, we split everything in half so it was just to give someone a general idea of how much we each spent individually 🙂
@jess_amaris78774 жыл бұрын
@@HoboAhle ok! Makes sense! Super informative video !!(:
@Parkitloveit3 жыл бұрын
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. 😊
@shamia89804 жыл бұрын
ur Soo pretty!! ok I can do this and be cute still haha.. I can ball on a budget I'm tired of rent and depending on assholes for help
@jeffwilson4176 Жыл бұрын
I think your gas total is going to be the same whether it's one person or two people your car don't care. It still uses the same amount of gas.
@fweimer19694 жыл бұрын
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.
@mogeking563 жыл бұрын
You could live with me and slit the bills 💸 and live in absolute comfort. My bills are very low in a three bedroom house 2 1/2 bath with a large den and utility room, large backyard and parking.
@-KingOfKhaos2 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@kellylynn884 жыл бұрын
I just scrolled thru all the comments and wow why are some of these so rude? Also is it just me or is it super weird to demand to know someones ethnicity? Ahle thanks for the video. Currently im struggling btwn wanting to have a "9-5" job that makes more money vs vanlife making less money but more freedom.
@jonerrijuseppi61274 жыл бұрын
Thank you ahle for showing us the way of life!!!
@jenniferl48614 жыл бұрын
I somehow missed the why you’re living in a civic vs your van.... just an experiment?
@RBCharger4 жыл бұрын
It was because they planned a travel trip and they would save bunches on gas.
@jamessinclair68294 жыл бұрын
so addicted to watching you, am in no way looking to live in car or go camping lol
@vltruane4 жыл бұрын
James Sinclair It’s cool for a vacation, but for living it’s kind of rough. Im new to this channel, I don’t know why she’s doing it, if she has a lot debt, or what not. But still, It just goes to show how fucked up our politics are. In the richest country in the world, young people can’t afford a place to live.
@SynthoidSounds4 жыл бұрын
@@vltruane Amen . . . my exact reaction to watching these. This seems more like a millennial car camping adventure series. Most of the car living people I've ever encountered are there by necessity . . . just as you said, it's ridiculous that there are so many thousands of people living in cars, while we are supposedly living in this supposedly "successful" economy.
@57NUPE4 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Jobo_vision3 жыл бұрын
Im young and pay $200 a month just are basic car insurance and unlimited phone plan. With living out of a car for under $500 After food and gas, would be hard, not impossible. Traveling adds on to the amount. $600 is also impressive
@preppergmidatlantic79974 жыл бұрын
When your living in a car, how do you get mail, especially important mail from the DMV for license or tag renewal.....
@brandistrozewski71364 жыл бұрын
gina cooper P.O. Box or maybe a family or friends address
@edbenson984 жыл бұрын
You should be a bookkeeper because you love crunching numbers so much! 😂
@homersimpson90624 жыл бұрын
Your eyes have magically made me want to subscribe to your channel
@Mrdachs884 жыл бұрын
Not having health insurance would scare me
@lisahall18994 жыл бұрын
Van/car life isn’t free, but neither is money. If you are traveling all over the country, how do you make money while on the road?
@Ivy-dd8bf3 жыл бұрын
A lot of people do seasonal work. If you're musically inclined you can busk. Other people work digitally. A lot of people do a combination of any of these, or sell shit like rocks, do tarot readings, taxidermy, make jewelry.
@raphaeleusebio52864 жыл бұрын
so pretty you look like an angel.
@benflippin50704 жыл бұрын
So in other words, she doesn’t actually need to live in her van or car, she just does so to make a living from KZbin.
@ScreamingAirborne4 жыл бұрын
Ben Shippin it’s smart
@aasthasingh89964 жыл бұрын
I've heard of people who live in their vehicle for a few months to spend as little as possible and then put the entirety of the income they saved into investments. Seems pretty smart to me
@joannawinters65924 жыл бұрын
@@aasthasingh8996 I was living in a squat, that was real smart. One guy and his mother both lived in a squat and then saved money and bought piece of land in beautiful hot island and make little hotel there.
@aasthasingh89964 жыл бұрын
@@joannawinters6592 Woahh... how long did they spend at the squat?
@cristianrojas9954 жыл бұрын
What about car insurance and car maintenance?
@vincentvalerio3694 жыл бұрын
Accounting; budgetary analysis - FUN!!! What are next months projections?
@vinster9073113 жыл бұрын
Cut your laundry by buying a washer plunger. Wash clothes in pail with no effort. Rinse and dry in the sun
@onewheelisbetterthan22 жыл бұрын
I was living off my motorcycle and bought my 4 door wrangler specifically to live in....now I am saving for either a nice sailboat or some land in hawaii that's like 50/50. My friends are struggling with rent doing the same thing every day. Psh boring
@rebel8440 Жыл бұрын
love this comment
@monicawaters454 жыл бұрын
Where is your van? And why did you pick such a small car to continue your journey in ?
@benflippin50704 жыл бұрын
Monica Dorsey Because she doesn’t actually need to sleep in the car.
@missdesireindependance51944 жыл бұрын
Small cars are good on gas especially if you run the a/c
@benjosfishingadventure91924 жыл бұрын
Because of her eyes I'm going to subscribe! 😁
@GrantTravels234 жыл бұрын
Maybe buy a filter and just fill up water from the taps? Being that some bottled water companies have been caught using tap water. 😂😂😂
@landy5314 жыл бұрын
I feel like I just took a class with professor Ahle. LOL
@kylehodgdon4 жыл бұрын
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.
@silvijokosta4 жыл бұрын
You have such a beautiful smile 😍😍💞💞
@ash_posh_omg4 жыл бұрын
How do you decide where you want to park overnight? That’s my only concern about trying this.
@blackyboheadfan4 жыл бұрын
She has a separate video giving examples of good places to park. Walmart, casinos, rest/truck stops, and even BLM (bureau land management) land are good areas. BLM land is free to camp on
@Irehs723 жыл бұрын
$1200 a month....so I have a 3 bedroom, wifi, water, lights, my own washer and dryer and that is my expenses in a month for 2 people 😂😂😂😂. If I was going to live in my vehicle I would want to save money.
@Apryl9214 жыл бұрын
What do you do as far as a shower, now it’s a pandemic? All gyms are closed
@eltocayo873 жыл бұрын
Truck stops
@whyjerrywhy3 жыл бұрын
3:50 video starts
@Bachconcertos Жыл бұрын
I live in NYC & u spend more a month in a car than I do in 1 large one-bedroom. My expenses with a roommate is $1400 per month. - the low quality of life living in a car is not worth it.
@jamesmurphy91054 жыл бұрын
Honestly how much are you earning for this KZbin channel
@oneviwatara93843 жыл бұрын
$2k per month?
@izzyash1234 жыл бұрын
Point of video 》3:44 is where she starts to talk about her personal budget/costs
@peaceandeats4 жыл бұрын
Had to subscribe to you, very interesting stuff. Hope you are staying safe and God bless you 🥰
@geovanniinusa59733 жыл бұрын
Great video! You took the time to explain things clearly and explained the variables. TY.
@Mafiota103 жыл бұрын
Where do you go to the toilet during the midnight?