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Camper Living Budgets: From 357 to 600 Euros a Month

15.07.2026 22:31 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Camper Living Budgets: From 357 to 600 Euros a Month
Original source: elblogsalmon.com

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Spaniards Dani and Iñigo Mendía reveal their monthly camper living costs: 357 and 600 euros respectively. Meanwhile, the entry cost of vanlife is rising.

A Spaniard named Dani, who runs a TikTok account under the handle @danielcepedaaa, posted a video detailing his monthly expenses for living in a converted van. According to his calculations, total spending amounts to 357 euros per month. The largest expense is food (150 euros), followed by fuel (100 euros), a butane cylinder (22 euros), mobile service (15 euros), and other costs. Parking and water are free for him, and electricity comes from a solar panel.

Another Spaniard, Iñigo Mendía, has lived in a van for eight years, spending 600 euros a month: 200 on gasoline, 200 on food, and the rest on unforeseen expenses. His only fixed payment is 10 euros for unlimited internet. However, the entry cost of vanlife has risen: converting a van costs 8–25 thousand euros, a used certified motorhome costs 15–35 thousand, and a new one starts at 65 thousand euros. Registration of new campers fell by 29% in a year. The regulatory framework remains complex: wheel chocks are allowed, but awnings, liquid drainage, and open windows are prohibited.

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