Spanish blogger Juanma Lopez, who lives permanently in a converted van, has revealed that his monthly expenses exceed 1000 euros. According to one source, he spends around 1150 euros per month, while another simply states more than 1000 euros. This contradicts the common belief that van life is a cheap alternative to traditional housing.
Main expense categories include fuel (about 400 euros), food (roughly 500 euros), Starlink satellite internet (90 euros), and other costs such as campsites, laundromats, and gyms (80 euros). Notably, he has no electricity or water bills.