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Living in a Camper: From Saving on Rent to Unexpected Costs of €1,000 a Month

06.07.2026 03:05 1 min 3 sources
La Razón SPA + 2 more
Living in a Camper: From Saving on Rent to Unexpected Costs of €1,000 a Month
Original source: La Razón

In Brief

A Spanish couple from Valencia moved into a camper to save on rent but faced high monthly expenses. Another camper dweller spends over €1,000 a month, debunking the stereotype of cheap vanlife.

The housing crisis in Spain is driving more people to live in campers. A couple from Valencia, bloggers Jako and Khoana, bought a van for €1,900 and converted it into a home. They say the rent (€650 per month) paid off the vehicle in three months, but the conversion cost more than the van itself.

Meanwhile, Juanma López, who lives in a camper, reports monthly expenses exceeding €1,000. Main costs: €400 for fuel, €350 for food, €150 for restaurants, and €90 for Starlink satellite internet. Electricity and water are free thanks to campsites and gas stations.

Additional Costs

  • Initial investment for a full vanlife transition in Spain ranges from €15,000 to €80,000.
  • Monthly expenses vary from €600 to €1,200.
  • Fines for improper parking must also be considered.

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Couple moves into camper van: Valencia rent paid for the van in three months

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