@@TheUrbanMotorhomeI find it amusing that people like Grizleea can spout a load of nonsense figures (ie £200) without any hard evidence. I enjoy these videos because you’re realistic and don’t try grab headlines with ridiculous £200 pcm claims like Grizleea. £200 wouldn’t even cover my fuel costs to work for two weeks 😂
Great vlog and as you say it’s personal preference to everyone…we’re full time and have been for a few years now but the one thing we have to remember is most of these costs are cost of living regardless of where you live, the increase should be based on running costs and repairs everything else is cost of living regardless 🙏
Shocked at the numbers mate wow, another thing to note is your motorhome is not making any capital appreciation like a house in fact it’s losing value with wear and tear and constant mileage increases but I guess you can’t put a figure on freedom. Excellent channel mate wishing you all the best in your adventure. 🤝
great insight into the costs mate. I think a lot of people will be surprised by just how much it costs and I like the idea of going to a site and doing all your chores in one go. Great video again
Thanks mate, yeah I’ll be honest I was quite shocked when I saw the numbers in black and white, it has certainly gone up a lot. Yeah building campsite days into your routine really works well
I haven't started yet but have already decided I plan to go to a campsite maybe like friday or saturday after work to get my chores done. Going to try get a big water tank and make it last the week then I can top that up there and do the washing. I think ive gone overboard on the solar so my power should be fine even in winter. I plan to carry my motorcycle so it be nice to leave the van at a secure location for the day then go out on the motorbike while my clothes hang out to dry in summer :) . Dog will be safer at the campsite too with the fans on or air con.
Wow!! That sounds very high for vanlife, when I was living in van, I aimed to be around £600/£700per month all in, currently living in flat on South Coast and my living costs are £1400per month, so you have made me feel pretty good with what I am achieving 😊
Brilliant video Daz as always. It's definitely possible to do it a lot cheaper by buying a smaller second-hand vehicle, cheaper food moving around less, etc. I think you could realistically do it for between 6 to 800 with a good basic standard of living. You have always worked very very hard and continue to do so and your current outgoings are still extremely low compared to living in a property. Loving the content❤
Yeah that was a good video covering most things. I was shocked at the food bill. But he doesnt shy away from the fact he likes his food. So do I but im like 2-300 a month and that includes household and personnel stuff like loo roll and deodorant
Nice honest talk about costs. The only way I find to cut the costs down a little is move around less the rest is what it is. And I totally agree about the camp sits for getting everything done in a couple of days stay.
Thanks Steve, yeah I like to be open and upfront about it all, helps other make informed decisions don’t it. You’re right about lowering cost most are what they are, I could probably tighten up the food if I had too, and yeah campsites are great for a few days stop
@@TheUrbanMotorhomeI quite often have a McDonald's breakfast delivered and just open the bedroom window and the driver passes it through literally breakfast in bed, it's great I'm under the duvet I don't even get out of bed to receive the delivery , you pay more but it's worth it and I'm loving it 😁
Great video darran it’s good to see the breakdown of costs I watch Bren I’m the USA living in his car do food deliveries etc and he breaks it down the same way. it’s good to see people can live full time in there van even in these tough times 👍
You have always been a genuine guy which is why I want to watch your video’s. Have watched for years and have loved your journey from your days as a lorry driver. I wish you on going sucess😊🫶
Good video Daz, informative as usual. The main cost that can be more under your control is your food bill. Wow, £600 is a lot. Think about how much you would save by shopping around in the likes of Aldi and Lidl. I accept that you probably wont want to sacrifice on quality but you could possibly cut your food bill by around 50%. Also, by healthy eating you would lose a bit of 'timber' and get more MPG from your motorhome ! Winner, winner, chicken salad dinner haha. Best wishes.
Cheers, mate! You’re right-food’s definitely one area I can tweak. I actually do shop around in Aldi and Lidl quite a bit and love their stuff! The £600 is a high-end estimate when I bulk buy, but I do aim to keep it lower when I can.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your budget with us 😊 My monthly shop costs are around £350-400 a month just for me. That including cleaning products and home stuff (does not include period products as I have reusables that don’t cost anything - except laundry!) I’m strict vegetarian (lactose intolerant so no dairy- just eggs!) and try not to buy too many luxuries, but it’s still a chunk of income. Although I think I spend less than others by not eating meat (lentils, beans, etc are much cheaper) and making my food from scratch where I can. I agree with stopping at a camp site to do chores - plus most have shower blocks so no wasting your own water or electricity on the water heater for a good scrub 😂
Great video and we would certainly not be spending that much, especially on food or Fuel. Happy journeys to you and if you are ever up in the highlands of Scotland near Invergordon you are most welcome to park up on our driveway as we have done this for other motorhome guys passing by for a few days.
I don't even economise...I use mainly Tesco and Asda, but still spend no more than around a MAXIMUM of around £60 a week (£260 pcm)...and that's including a steak and 10 eggs every day! I don't know what the hell he must be eating. Must be takeaways and other rubbish. And look at the amount he must be spending on rubbish like loads of pop every day!
Thanks @pinchyh for the comment, but who said anything about pre-made meals? I actually cook and do shop at Aldi and Lidl a lot already! The £400 to £600 is on the high side when I bulk buy, but it’s definitely not all pre-made stuff. I love cooking, dude!
Thanks for the update, Darran. Your budget video was the first I saw about vanlife in the UK. Was actually expecting your insurance and diesel to be higher, but that's a major increase overall! If you haven't already, it might be worth checking if any of these could be considered a business expense. 💪
You do like your food Daz cos I`m a 5 -11, 20 stone trucker and I allow about £45 a week for groceries. £600 a month is what my Brother spends to feed him, his wife and their 6 ft 4, 25 year old son.
Haha, yeah, I do love my food! To be fair, the £600 figure is on the high side and usually happens when I bulk buy or take advantage of offers to save over time. Some weeks it’s much less, but I like to keep things flexible.
Your the man Daz yes that a lot but your not privelaged you work hard and your more home is fantastic and that's cos you have worked for it love your videos keep on keeping on you are a inspiration ❤❤
Excellent video, great break down of costs, we don't live in ours full time but do spend a lot of time travelling around using campsites, wild camping and pubs etc.
We do exactly the same with internet, prepaid sim and Starlink - price increase was a shocker 🙂EE £37 a month! I need to renegotiate. Great vlog, thanks for sharing!
Great video as ever. The costs seem pretty reasonable to me, and not outlandishly different to the previous edition of this video. Keep them coming, I’m looking forward to the Christmas market trips!
Thanks! Yeah they could be a lot worse that’s for sure and there are a few places I could reign in if needed. Got lots of videos coming over the winter, can’t wait 👍🏻😁
I love you Daz. I’ve followed you from almost the beginning. You always make me smile and your videos are entertaining and informative. Thank you for being you 💜🤍
Great video, always love your enthusiasm,no matter the topic. Your total per month is £500 less than my rent alone per month! Van life is the way ahead!
Informative as usual, you have provided us with the full cost of living in a motorhome, although you could strip out some of the costs which would be incurred if you were in a house i.e, food, phone you would have those anyway. Keep the Sunday ‘Chicken Wing’ videos coming, they are so enjoyable.
I try to be as open and upfront as possible about it all. Yeah you’re right to be fair some of them cost will be with you either in a house or a motorhome. I’ll keep the videos coming no worries, appreciate you watching and commenting 😊
Hi mate, For the motorhome you are living in, That amount is not too bad. Definitely if you have a smaller van , it will be cheaper . A friend of mine lives in a Ford transit, and he spends around £700 a month.
Cheers Karl, yeah that’s a fair point my motorhome is a fair old size. Ohhh I’ve got some friends that are living on a lot less than me, are you full time?
I'm sure you go upp and down the M6 occasionally. Jump off the M54 at J1, do a right and Hilton Gas is on the left 75p a litre. Or go into Wolverhampton and Carvers is 69p a litre... 👍
ahhhh I'm having mine plumed into the main tank, I just know the mess I'll make with another tank, that and I've got no where for another tank to go lol
Hi, first-time viewer, enjoyed your vlog. I wanted to ask you about starlink, any good? Their trustpilot score is only 2.9 out of 5 and there's a lot of bad reviews, so thought I'd ask an actual user. Also, if I were you I'd probably keep a gym membership. I'm sure you'd get much of the cost back from the savings on showers, but keeping fit and healthy is worth its weight in gold.
Just stumbled across this video whilst doom scrolling! Lovely fella and very interesting insight into the costs of real van life (I’m a weekend warrior!). Just subbed 👊
Great honest video, I’m £1990 I’m a house with a mortgage rate rise looming! We met you at the NEC on Friday, I was nervous, but you are a great guy! Look forward to the next cheese tasting too😊
Would love a bit more info on insurance providers as with many insurers it’s a bit of a grey area especially if you have a converted sprinter van. Also great to meet you this week and make sure you get Park4Night to change the label to anything other than ‘Itinerary’ 😂
A brilliant and totally candid video as always, definitely could make direct comparisons with renting but not sure about those with mortgages. Ultimately the latter will eventually own a house outright and one that's likely appreciated in value, whereas MH's will depreciate and funds will be needed to replace one day. That said home ownership may make the most financial sense but it's probably the most boring!!!!!
Thanks, mate, really appreciate that! You're spot on about the comparison-owning a house makes financial sense long-term, but like you said, it's definitely the more boring option! For me, it’s all about the freedom and adventure, even if a motorhome doesn’t appreciate in value. It’s a trade-off I’m happy to make!
Thanks Daren. Another top video. Our current mortgage alone is £750, council tax £220, gas and electric £260. A MONTH That's without food and all other essentials. I think you are living the dream fella and good luck to you. Here's a top top for saving on food.... Cut down on the chicken wings. 😝
Cheers, mate, really appreciate that! Wow, those house bills are no joke! I definitely feel lucky with the motorhome lifestyle-it’s a different kind of dream for sure. Haha, cutting down on chicken wings? That’s a tough one, but I’ll give it a go... maybe...never haha! 😆
Great honest video Darren. Do you tell the insurance company that you are living in the van full time? Also, as you have a relationship with a dealer, does that mean you have to be a business user?
A very insightful video, thanks! It's about the same ballpark total as mine, in slightly different proportions (but no Space Karen dish). One additional cost I have currently is Self Storage and the no-ads Prime add-on, adverts drive me mad lol
I wanna say brilliant were the same but at the same time I don’t because of the increases haha, na it’s good to know I’m not wildly out there with my costs. I did have storage a long time ago but got rid of it in the end, I’ve got a couple of seasonal things in my brother’s shed and that’s it now. Ahhhh I’m the same mate ads drive me crackers, UA-cam premium is something I think I’ll have for life now haha, how long you been full time?
Hi Daz honest as always. What was the increase from two, four and six years ago? It would be quite interesting to see the increase year on year. Keep making the great vlogs mate. Oh and I am enjoying the fishing channel as well these days. Steve and Mandy
Yeah I’d agree you’re an OK guy 😂 Those costs seem pretty good, it’s not as cheap as people may think to live in a van, your food bill is high for one though, same as what we spend, could always swap out some meat for the veg, it’s cheaper 😉 I think I know the answer to that!😂 Wish our insurance was a cheap as yours, ours is horrendously high. Thanks for sharing Daz interesting to see what others spend. x
Daz, thank you for this video, especially the MOT and insurance costs. For anyone working full time and renting even a council house these costs would be at the lower end on average, so a lot of incentive to consider van life for those who want the independence and have family they could have mail sent to.
A few videos ago, you were asking about TV/movie recommendations. Well I sincerely recommend Bosch and also Bosch legacy. It is American as you wished. You may have already watched them but if not...enjoy! Also mate one quick question I'm sure you've been asked before ... however...have you ever experienced anything really creepy, strange or even paranormal on your travels? Would love to hear any response to that but either way fella. Love your stuff, your channel, been following for a while but I think this is the first time I've actually commented. Keep up the good work Darren, and thank you matey. When next will you be in East Sussex??
Hey bud, idk i think i made the wrong impression this afternoon (im probably overthinking) but in relation to your monthly spends you could probably save on your food shops . Mobile phone and your fuel. If you see me or vise versa reminded me about fuel and mobile . Hope your diesel heater keep you toasty bud
Good Afternoon… was you on A41 today?( Wednesday). Was just talking to my wife about your video and costs etc, then I’m sure I waved at you going opposite way( we were in a Carthago).
Hello I left you a message on your other videos 😢. I just used my phone for all my channel content and like you EE unlimited data is the best. I don’t watch tv . I’m trying to get Diesel heater in my van, but I keep getting let down so saving up to get one fitted by a professional company now . I use a camping stove. living with basic needs 😊
I've had a diesel heater fitted by the Autoterm fitter in Bideford ,north Devon and he did an excellent job for just over 1000 pounds, but you would have to wring for a quote as things change, very well pleased with his work and everything he did, I can recommend him after the job he did for me on my motorhome.
@@philmay113 nice I’m a bit worried about the cheap diesel heaters after my van got caught a light a few years back but I don’t give bad reviews on those cheap diesel heaters. They are quite good but being on my own I would much prefer to have it done professionally thank you
Thanks Steven, yeah I mean I’m sure I could find the average costs for living in a house or ask a few of my friends and then do a comparison video, would you be interested in something like that?
@@TheUrbanMotorhome I think that would be a good comparison 👍. Your costs do seem quite high, but you are running a business. I receive the state pension which certainly wouldn't cover your outgoings, I work part time to be able to run my campervan, which is also my daily driver, so holidays and short trips are affordable.
£1142 a month is not bad considering £600 of that is your food. It's literally half of your expenses. And £96pm for Starlink which isn't necessary for the average person I'd say for me the total would be, as a carnivore/Keto person, my food bill would be about £160pm, no Starlink, my diesel would be half as I don't travel that much, so the total there would be around £525pm which would include pet food. So it's still far cheaper than renting a 1 bed home in the North East with all outgoings hitting around £850-900pm. And that's social housing not private rent, which would be even higher
Hey brother....great vid. I live on a narrowboat and my expenses are c£14k.....I cld nail them down to £12.7 (Tax break) but my 'bling life' is rarely over £18k. (I own my boat outright so no 'mortgage')
One thing you haven't mentioned is the cost of the motorhome per month. Probably at least another £400.00 - £500.00 per month depending on the initial cost and how long it's expected to last for.
As for paying to walk on a treadmill !! Park 4/5 miles from the gym. Walk there don't bother going in just walk back. Paying to walk ! I get paid to walk miles a day BINMAN
Great Vlogg as always. Wish my insurance was £700. I have just renewed through Comfort and paid a whopping £2800 For a 2018 Laika Kreos. Only ones that will insure me. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Buy a sodastream and get the proper Pepsi max syrup... You save a fortune... It was nice meeting you on Saturday... I was the one you saw as you pulled up in the car park 👍 and we asked you about going full time when we met you at the p4n stall.
In Portugañ I use vodafone which costs 90 Euro for 85 days. Very fast and unlimited. I got a monthly Orange sim in Spain for about 20 Euros. Very fast but limited. When I drove to the UK, I got the cold shoulder because I didn´t have a UK address.
Your food bill is high, I feel guilty if I pay over 60 pounds a week. Unfortunately, there isn't an own brand cherry Pepsi, but ALDI does a lovely fruit twist fizzy drink, which is 1.69 for 6 cans it does make a refreshing change. 😮 Also, drinking water is better for you . Thanks for the costing update. Penny
One thing you have not budgeted for Darren, is if you have to be out of your motorhome because it's in garage for repairs and if it in for more than a couple of hours and you can't stay in your motorhome than paying to stay in a hotel rooms? Yes your food budget for the month is a well over the top
I've got an emergency fund put aside for things like that which I keep adding too over time. I don't think 100 a week on food & drink is bad if i'm honest, 600 is usually when I'm bulk buying special offers and that, thanks for the comment
@@TheUrbanMotorhome Do you own a business? you could apply for a Makro or a bookers card. ( Makro been the better option for business, bookers is more for retail shops. ) that would save you few quid on bulk stuff, as you would pay the VAT on all, not individual items. Like you would in the standard supermarkets.
@@marks3678 You are right,but nothing was mentioned about the finance on the motorhome or the depreciation if bought outright,which would be the highest outlay every month,which has to be a factor if you are thinking of living in a motorhome.
@@paulmolyneux599All these factors come into play. I'd hate the thought of someone crashing into my home on wheels, totaling it 😬 if you had the chance of House 🏡 safe and holds it's value Motorhome 🚐 anywhere you want to go freedom and cheaper Boat 🛥 travel the world For me I'd be happy with a rucksack on my back and walk through Europe for the rest of my life.
Interesting video, thank you. I know it's not strictly a cash flow but a cost that no one mentions is depreciation. A self-build van may not lose much because of the "improvements" from the fit-out but a prebuilt van will depreciate over time. Shouldn't this significant cost be included in the cost estimates?
Thanks for the comment! I know some people worry about depreciation, but honestly, it is what it is. I can’t control it, so I focus on enjoying the lifestyle and saving when I can for the future. I never thought I’d even be doing what I’m doing now, so who knows what the future holds. Appreciate you bringing it up though-it’s definitely something to keep in mind!
Interesting, I live off grid, not in a van. Tbh I've never really thought about how much it cost. £160 a month on food but I prepare and cook fresh food. Gas 15kg bottle costs £10 a month. I heat my home with wood that I get from my job. Internet and phone £20. £190 a month.
Yeah I would go with that. Theres two of us but we only have £800 a month through the winter to live on. I think our gas is nearer 100 a month and we have 200 quid in storage fees. We then pay life insurance as well. I only pay 10 quid for my phone but himself pays about 30. We have stashed essentials away through the summer for the winter and avoid campsites and try not to travel. But you never included parking fees. They are a good chunk now parking places are fewer. We rarely buy water but we spend 15 quid a week on laundry. This year we had to fork out for a new alternator, tyres, bodywork cos the windscreen split and they wouldn't fit a new one till we had the surround done. We have had all the brakes and pipes done too. Crossing fingers, toes and eyes in the hope it sails through its MOT on thursday. Then insurance will cost 600 or 700 as well. Its sounds cheaper living like this but its all relevant to income.
Sorry but full-time insurance is alot more expensive than £700 there is one company that supplies true full-time insurance . We full-time and oay £1600 a year with unlimited 365 days a year European cover and brake down cover. Please let us know which company you use, as we have asked basically all insurance companies within the uk and without exception have said they don't give full-time insurance. Companies may insure for up to 8 months if you own a property or have a long rental lease. If an accident happens the company will ask for proof of address either a utility bill, gas , electricty, council tax etc. We could have used a family members address but that wont count if we have an accident. To finish please let us know your insurance supplier.
I don't live in a van but all my food shopping is from Waitrose and I don't spend anything like £400 a month on food and I'm no lightweight either. I wonder if you are doing a lot of impulse buys when in store? Might be interesting to do a few months where you only have do a supermarket food delivery or click and collect service and compare against shopping in store where there is the temptation to add extra items.
Great video I'm starting van life due to a relationship that's on the rocks and will become homeless soon can't afford to rent a place as we all know the cost of living has gone through the roof so any tips would be greatly appreciated
Sorry to hear this mate, I will have a video coming out next week with some hints and tips to save money, if you have any questions or anything feel free to ask, happy to help where I can.
TheUrbanMotorhome@@TheUrbanMotorhome got a van that's partly built but needs to be taken apart and started again but given the time frame I have looks like I could in it before it's finished
The numbers are not that bad considering you’d pay that for a flat, and ultimately include some bills on top!!!! That’s half what I pay for my household bills and mortgage combined. The beauty of it is your left with an asset whereas if you rent a property you’d walk away empty handed. Although it’s a depreciating asset, it’s easily upgraded. Are you planning ahead or do you own any property?
Enjoy watching your videos out of curiosity. Most of the costs you mentioned seem reasonable but I’m not being funny the food seems really high😮. Would be good to have a breakdown of what you buy. I live on my own and my food costs would be £250 a month at most.
I live on £800 pcm in my campervan and that includes a £250 contingency what I would like to know!!! Does your income from utube shows and merchandise cover it??
Can’t comment on full time because as you know we are weekend warriors 😂 but we would usually spend £150 for a weekend if we went away for 2 nights. Not including eating out our weekly shopping is between £75-£100 for 2 of us - you need to cut down on the Pepsi Max. Great insightful honest video 👍🏻
@@riboid as Daz is a friend, he knows I work for one of Pepsi’s competitors. Don’t worry he will see this as the piece of banter that it was meant as 👍🏻
definetly way more than I pay in an apartment... I use slightly more when we add in the "junk" I buy... but I use 1/3rd of yours for food... and you have hella cheap internet that way (don't think we can get those deals here) so there is healthier/cheaper options on food... but each to his own, live as you wish and if you got the money for it then thats not a problem but if you are struggling there is definetly places to cut down
Thx daz great honest video but I was surprised it was so high, your food bill can be reduced by getting a freezer and buying meat from butchers. I have a freezer it runs off 12v and it's 60,LTRs it's that good two of my mates bought the same one, can you do an earning video like your income from UA-cam etc and sponsorship funds etc. thx again keep it up, living your best life ❤
There are a few things that I suspect would be cheaper for me. I don't eat nearly as much food. Certainly not gallons of Pepsi. And I wouldn't want such a huge motorhome so fuel and insurance would be cheaper. Not travelling so much would also bring the cost down. I plan on doing it around Europe and British Isles when I retire and have seen other UA-camrs who do it for far cheaper. Especially in Europe. Still an informative video and I watch Darren's vids regularly to pick up tips.
Couple of questions. Campsite fees only cover a few days a month, do you wild camp or boondock the rest? Have you factored in depreciation of your motorhome?
Yeah I go to campsites about every 7/10 days to do all my chores and the rest of the time I'm either wild camping or at festival/shows (spring/summer). I know some people worry about depreciation of the moho's but honestly it is what it is, I can't ultimately control it so I do what I can and save when possible for the future.
Daz, a friend of mine has just bought a diesel heater. I have a gas heater and use GasLo. So we had a discussion as to which was cheaper. I thought Diesel, of course but I was surprised that LPG was 14% cheaper based on local costs in Portugal and the calorific values of LPG and Diesel. If I´m, right, whats the big deal with diesel heaters?
I wouldn't add in the cost of food if it were me, as you have to eat where ever you live and also it doesn't allow you to compare different ways of living, such as buying a home, renting a home, static etc. You also haven't taken in to account depreciation on the van. Again if you want to compare van life to other ways of living you should add something in for that. A house doesn't depereciate in value often; however, all vans, caravans and statics do. I think you should add in £2K per year for depereciation. Others will disagree and the figures only have any relevance if you are comparing them with something else. Great video though btw.
More than me. I come in about £900 but I don’t think I’ve ever spent £600 on food. Haha 😅 but then I do spend more on diesel. Even so it’s still a lot better than the £1800 I was paying to be stuck in one place at home 😂🎉
So the last few times I’ve been there this year (via plane) I’ve paid EE to use my allowance from the UK in Europe which is unlimited everything and I’m sure there are fair usage policies I don’t doubt but I’ve not hit them or been warned and I’m a heavy user. What network are you with and how long you going over for?
I am coming back to the UK in April and plan to do 6-months van life touring the UK. I’ve done so much research and reckon I can do this for under £1k per month. Your video gives me hope I will be on the money, roughly.
I have finance to pay on my van and so it’s a bit more for me and I’m being ripped off on insurance too. May I ask - have you told the insurance company that you live full to E in your van? I did and they put it up to 2k. I need to address that. Who did you go with?
Great vlog again daz But food bill to high for a single person Lpg to high get rid go all electric Everything else is what it is Great deal on insurance and EE
Some pensioners receive about £800 a month to run their homes and Kier Starmer thinks that’s too much so takes the winter fuel allowance off them. Thanks for sharing, great information there.
If you are a pensioner on less than £218.15 per week or £332.95 on a joint income, you may qualify for pension credit. Previously, it was universal, so pensioners would receive a separate £200 winter fuel payment regardless of income and savings. Now pensioners will need to register and qualify for pension credit to receive the winter fuel allowance which is only one of several benefits available for pensioners on low income. It is estimated that £23bn of benefits go unclaimed each year, so there are funds available for those who register and qualify. Making it easier and simpler for pensioners to register if you are eligible is key and more should be done to raise awareness to access entitled benefits.
@@kevinthebespectacledpilgrim yeah appreciate info but in my case I a) don’t qualify due to various pensions and income b) I will not miss the WFA . I was merely pointing out those that are borderline non qualifying whereby denying those the payment will effect there quality of life. Thanks for your response.
@@pageant1fd so losing the wfp if you have £800 a month was incorrect. You can argue that the threshold should have been higher or staggered. But I dont see why rich pensioners should get handouts while children are going hungry due to cuts in their benefits.
Its nuts it would be 200 a month at most
200 a month for what?
The lot
Haha ok!
@@TheUrbanMotorhomeI find it amusing that people like Grizleea can spout a load of nonsense figures (ie £200) without any hard evidence.
I enjoy these videos because you’re realistic and don’t try grab headlines with ridiculous £200 pcm claims like Grizleea.
£200 wouldn’t even cover my fuel costs to work for two weeks 😂
@@TheUrbanMotorhome It worries me how some people have no idea about personal finance. I love this vid. Ignore the ignorants. :)
Great vlog and as you say it’s personal preference to everyone…we’re full time and have been for a few years now but the one thing we have to remember is most of these costs are cost of living regardless of where you live, the increase should be based on running costs and repairs everything else is cost of living regardless 🙏
Shocked at the numbers mate wow, another thing to note is your motorhome is not making any capital appreciation like a house in fact it’s losing value with wear and tear and constant mileage increases but I guess you can’t put a figure on freedom. Excellent channel mate wishing you all the best in your adventure. 🤝
great insight into the costs mate. I think a lot of people will be surprised by just how much it costs and I like the idea of going to a site and doing all your chores in one go. Great video again
Thanks mate, yeah I’ll be honest I was quite shocked when I saw the numbers in black and white, it has certainly gone up a lot. Yeah building campsite days into your routine really works well
I haven't started yet but have already decided I plan to go to a campsite maybe like friday or saturday after work to get my chores done. Going to try get a big water tank and make it last the week then I can top that up there and do the washing. I think ive gone overboard on the solar so my power should be fine even in winter. I plan to carry my motorcycle so it be nice to leave the van at a secure location for the day then go out on the motorbike while my clothes hang out to dry in summer :) . Dog will be safer at the campsite too with the fans on or air con.
I've followed you from the start of your UA-cam journey & always enjoy your honest vids
Wow!! That sounds very high for vanlife, when I was living in van, I aimed to be around £600/£700per month all in, currently living in flat on South Coast and my living costs are £1400per month, so you have made me feel pretty good with what I am achieving 😊
Brilliant video Daz as always. It's definitely possible to do it a lot cheaper by buying a smaller second-hand vehicle, cheaper food moving around less, etc. I think you could realistically do it for between 6 to 800 with a good basic standard of living. You have always worked very very hard and continue to do so and your current outgoings are still extremely low compared to living in a property. Loving the content❤
Yeah that was a good video covering most things. I was shocked at the food bill. But he doesnt shy away from the fact he likes his food. So do I but im like 2-300 a month and that includes household and personnel stuff like loo roll and deodorant
Nice honest talk about costs.
The only way I find to cut the costs down a little is move around less the rest is what it is. And I totally agree about the camp sits for getting everything done in a couple of days stay.
Thanks Steve, yeah I like to be open and upfront about it all, helps other make informed decisions don’t it. You’re right about lowering cost most are what they are, I could probably tighten up the food if I had too, and yeah campsites are great for a few days stop
"Honest" costs??? What world are you living in, where one person spends £400 - £600 a month on food alone??
@@Jer0867 he’s saying what he spends so what’s the problem!… I take it you live on soup or beans on toast but smoke 20 a day and 4 cans of beer 🫣😂😂
@@TheUrbanMotorhomeI quite often have a McDonald's breakfast delivered and just open the bedroom window and the driver passes it through literally breakfast in bed, it's great I'm under the duvet I don't even get out of bed to receive the delivery , you pay more but it's worth it and I'm loving it 😁
Great video darran it’s good to see the breakdown of costs I watch Bren I’m the USA living in his car do food deliveries etc and he breaks it down the same way. it’s good to see people can live full time in there van even in these tough times 👍
Thanks Anthony appreciate you watching the video, I've not seen Bren's videos but I'll check them out 😁👍🏻
You have always been a genuine guy which is why I want to watch your video’s. Have watched for years and have loved your journey from your days as a lorry driver. I wish you on going sucess😊🫶
Good work mate
Good video Daz, informative as usual. The main cost that can be more under your control is your food bill. Wow, £600 is a lot. Think about how much you would save by shopping around in the likes of Aldi and Lidl. I accept that you probably wont want to sacrifice on quality but you could possibly cut your food bill by around 50%. Also, by healthy eating you would lose a bit of 'timber' and get more MPG from your motorhome ! Winner, winner, chicken salad dinner haha. Best wishes.
Let face it Daz eats a lot of chicken wings😂
@@eugenedarvell8470 🤣
I don't think Aldi compromises on quality in any way. Very good value.
Cheers, mate! You’re right-food’s definitely one area I can tweak. I actually do shop around in Aldi and Lidl quite a bit and love their stuff! The £600 is a high-end estimate when I bulk buy, but I do aim to keep it lower when I can.
Excellent information, well presented 👍
Unfortunately, my entertainment costs involve beer and wine - so, I’m on a different scale 😂
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Great video! Thank you for sharing your budget with us 😊
My monthly shop costs are around £350-400 a month just for me. That including cleaning products and home stuff (does not include period products as I have reusables that don’t cost anything - except laundry!)
I’m strict vegetarian (lactose intolerant so no dairy- just eggs!) and try not to buy too many luxuries, but it’s still a chunk of income. Although I think I spend less than others by not eating meat (lentils, beans, etc are much cheaper) and making my food from scratch where I can.
I agree with stopping at a camp site to do chores - plus most have shower blocks so no wasting your own water or electricity on the water heater for a good scrub 😂
Great video and we would certainly not be spending that much, especially on food or Fuel. Happy journeys to you and if you are ever up in the highlands of Scotland near Invergordon you are most welcome to park up on our driveway as we have done this for other motorhome guys passing by for a few days.
£400 to £600 on food is too much. Switch to Aldi/Lidl and ditch pre-made meals and cook from scratch and that cost drops to £150 a month tops.
I reckon he may be squeezing in a few takeaways on that budget. lol
I don't even economise...I use mainly Tesco and Asda, but still spend no more than around a MAXIMUM of around £60 a week (£260 pcm)...and that's including a steak and 10 eggs every day! I don't know what the hell he must be eating. Must be takeaways and other rubbish. And look at the amount he must be spending on rubbish like loads of pop every day!
@@Jer0867 if he's happy, healthy and can afford it, why not
What a terrible life you must live on your budget yogurt. Work harder
Thanks @pinchyh for the comment, but who said anything about pre-made meals? I actually cook and do shop at Aldi and Lidl a lot already! The £400 to £600 is on the high side when I bulk buy, but it’s definitely not all pre-made stuff. I love cooking, dude!
Great seeing you today Darren at the NEC, keep up with your informative videos.
Will do 👍🏻 Thanks for coming over and saying Hi 😁
Thanks for the update, Darran. Your budget video was the first I saw about vanlife in the UK.
Was actually expecting your insurance and diesel to be higher, but that's a major increase overall! If you haven't already, it might be worth checking if any of these could be considered a business expense. 💪
Great video Daz you are entertaining and to the point that what i like
Hi Daz. Almost exactly the same for me. Hope your well, take care
You do like your food Daz cos I`m a 5 -11, 20 stone trucker and I allow about £45 a week for groceries. £600 a month is what my Brother spends to feed him, his wife and their 6 ft 4, 25 year old son.
Haha, yeah, I do love my food! To be fair, the £600 figure is on the high side and usually happens when I bulk buy or take advantage of offers to save over time. Some weeks it’s much less, but I like to keep things flexible.
@@TheUrbanMotorhomeI don't think that food costs should be in the total as if you rented a room you would have food costs
Great vid. 👌🏻
I can attest to you being "a pretty ok guy" 🤗 👍🏻
Your the man Daz yes that a lot but your not privelaged you work hard and your more home is fantastic and that's cos you have worked for it love your videos keep on keeping on you are a inspiration ❤❤
Excellent video, great break down of costs, we don't live in ours full time but do spend a lot of time travelling around using campsites, wild camping and pubs etc.
Thanks Philip, thanks. Yeah I love mixing it up with different stops 😊👍🏻
I’m in Australia, & working it out your doing really good.
Our biggest expense is fuel as we can drive tens of thousands of kms just travelling
We do exactly the same with internet, prepaid sim and Starlink - price increase was a shocker 🙂EE £37 a month! I need to renegotiate. Great vlog, thanks for sharing!
@@CaravanVlogger i use Giffgaff and hotspot TV and laptop using my phone. £25 unlimited calls and data. No contract.
Great video as ever. The costs seem pretty reasonable to me, and not outlandishly different to the previous edition of this video. Keep them coming, I’m looking forward to the Christmas market trips!
Thanks! Yeah they could be a lot worse that’s for sure and there are a few places I could reign in if needed. Got lots of videos coming over the winter, can’t wait 👍🏻😁
I love you Daz. I’ve followed you from almost the beginning. You always make me smile and your videos are entertaining and informative. Thank you for being you 💜🤍
Ahhh thanks Sam, really appreciate you watching the videos and your kind words, have a great Sunday 😊
Great video, always love your enthusiasm,no matter the topic. Your total per month is £500 less than my rent alone per month! Van life is the way ahead!
Informative as usual, you have provided us with the full cost of living in a motorhome, although you could strip out some of the costs which would be incurred if you were in a house i.e, food, phone you would have those anyway. Keep the Sunday ‘Chicken Wing’ videos coming, they are so enjoyable.
I try to be as open and upfront as possible about it all. Yeah you’re right to be fair some of them cost will be with you either in a house or a motorhome. I’ll keep the videos coming no worries, appreciate you watching and commenting 😊
Hi mate, For the motorhome you are living in, That amount is not too bad. Definitely if you have a smaller van , it will be cheaper . A friend of mine lives in a Ford transit, and he spends around £700 a month.
Cheers Karl, yeah that’s a fair point my motorhome is a fair old size. Ohhh I’ve got some friends that are living on a lot less than me, are you full time?
Other than possibly fuel, why would living in a smaller van be cheaper?
£600 a month for food for one person is well over the top, sorry, just my opinion
It does sound a bit excessive yeah
50 a week for me at the most, and I'm 95% carnivore
Dunno how/where you guys shop. We manage a family of 4 on £400 a month!
GP Receptionist by any chance?
£20/ day to eat is mega expensive.
Morning Dazza yes I have been looking forward to a new updated version of the video . Ta for this
Morning Sam, no worries your welcome, costs have definitely gone up I think you’d agree
Wow thank you fpr the breakdown you must work hard to pay all that you do well xxx love your videos thank you 😊
Thanks Linda, it's certainly different working for yourself rather than for a company that's for sure but I love what I do and I'm very lucky.
I'm sure you go upp and down the M6 occasionally. Jump off the M54 at J1, do a right and Hilton Gas is on the left 75p a litre. Or go into Wolverhampton and Carvers is 69p a litre... 👍
That’s a sweet tip mate, £1.30 a litre is killer! I’m having a diesel heater fitted next week so that will help with keep gas use down 🤞🏻😁
@@TheUrbanMotorhome and I buy a 205l of red shared with a mate for my Autoterm heater. Works out around 60p a litre
ahhhh I'm having mine plumed into the main tank, I just know the mess I'll make with another tank, that and I've got no where for another tank to go lol
Hi, first-time viewer, enjoyed your vlog. I wanted to ask you about starlink, any good? Their trustpilot score is only 2.9 out of 5 and there's a lot of bad reviews, so thought I'd ask an actual user.
Also, if I were you I'd probably keep a gym membership. I'm sure you'd get much of the cost back from the savings on showers, but keeping fit and healthy is worth its weight in gold.
Just stumbled across this video whilst doom scrolling! Lovely fella and very interesting insight into the costs of real van life (I’m a weekend warrior!). Just subbed 👊
My mortgage is that alone so fair play to you......! 👌
Great honest video, I’m £1990 I’m a house with a mortgage rate rise looming!
We met you at the NEC on Friday, I was nervous, but you are a great guy! Look forward to the next cheese tasting too😊
Would love a bit more info on insurance providers as with many insurers it’s a bit of a grey area especially if you have a converted sprinter van. Also great to meet you this week and make sure you get Park4Night to change the label to anything other than ‘Itinerary’ 😂
A brilliant and totally candid video as always, definitely could make direct comparisons with renting but not sure about those with mortgages. Ultimately the latter will eventually own a house outright and one that's likely appreciated in value, whereas MH's will depreciate and funds will be needed to replace one day. That said home ownership may make the most financial sense but it's probably the most boring!!!!!
Thanks, mate, really appreciate that! You're spot on about the comparison-owning a house makes financial sense long-term, but like you said, it's definitely the more boring option! For me, it’s all about the freedom and adventure, even if a motorhome doesn’t appreciate in value. It’s a trade-off I’m happy to make!
Thanks Daren. Another top video. Our current mortgage alone is £750, council tax £220, gas and electric £260. A MONTH
That's without food and all other essentials. I think you are living the dream fella and good luck to you.
Here's a top top for saving on food.... Cut down on the chicken wings. 😝
Cheers, mate, really appreciate that! Wow, those house bills are no joke! I definitely feel lucky with the motorhome lifestyle-it’s a different kind of dream for sure. Haha, cutting down on chicken wings? That’s a tough one, but I’ll give it a go... maybe...never haha! 😆
Great honest video Darren. Do you tell the insurance company that you are living in the van full time? Also, as you have a relationship with a dealer, does that mean you have to be a business user?
A very insightful video, thanks! It's about the same ballpark total as mine, in slightly different proportions (but no Space Karen dish). One additional cost I have currently is Self Storage and the no-ads Prime add-on, adverts drive me mad lol
I wanna say brilliant were the same but at the same time I don’t because of the increases haha, na it’s good to know I’m not wildly out there with my costs. I did have storage a long time ago but got rid of it in the end, I’ve got a couple of seasonal things in my brother’s shed and that’s it now. Ahhhh I’m the same mate ads drive me crackers, UA-cam premium is something I think I’ll have for life now haha, how long you been full time?
Good informative video and looking forward to the Christmas markets, what do you pay for having an editor ?
Very well done mate.
Great lifestyle choices
Thanks mate, appreciate the support 👊🏻
Hi Daz honest as always. What was the increase from two, four and six years ago? It would be quite interesting to see the increase year on year. Keep making the great vlogs mate. Oh and I am enjoying the fishing channel as well these days. Steve and Mandy
Yeah I’d agree you’re an OK guy 😂 Those costs seem pretty good, it’s not as cheap as people may think to live in a van, your food bill is high for one though, same as what we spend, could always swap out some meat for the veg, it’s cheaper 😉 I think I know the answer to that!😂 Wish our insurance was a cheap as yours, ours is horrendously high. Thanks for sharing Daz interesting to see what others spend. x
Daz, thank you for this video, especially the MOT and insurance costs. For anyone working full time and renting even a council house these costs would be at the lower end on average, so a lot of incentive to consider van life for those who want the independence and have family they could have mail sent to.
Hi mate fantastic video again, You take care mate 😁
No problem Stuart, are the costs what you expected?
@@TheUrbanMotorhome Yes nothing is cheep now my friend, You take care
Getting the Amazon internet! Great seeing you every day this week!
Thanks for watching 😊👍🏻
Can't wait for the Christmas markets video!.
A few videos ago, you were asking about TV/movie recommendations. Well I sincerely recommend Bosch and also Bosch legacy. It is American as you wished. You may have already watched them but if not...enjoy! Also mate one quick question I'm sure you've been asked before ... however...have you ever experienced anything really creepy, strange or even paranormal on your travels? Would love to hear any response to that but either way fella. Love your stuff, your channel, been following for a while but I think this is the first time I've actually commented. Keep up the good work Darren, and thank you matey. When next will you be in East Sussex??
Hey bud, idk i think i made the wrong impression this afternoon (im probably overthinking) but in relation to your monthly spends you could probably save on your food shops . Mobile phone and your fuel. If you see me or vise versa reminded me about fuel and mobile . Hope your diesel heater keep you toasty bud
I read a few comments but yeah most definitely fuel and mobile
Good Afternoon… was you on A41 today?( Wednesday).
Was just talking to my wife about your video and costs etc, then I’m sure I waved at you going opposite way( we were in a Carthago).
Haha yeah that was me mate, just had a diesel heater installed at AutoTerm, small world ain’t it 😁👍🏻
Spooky… we are having one fitted tomorrow at Autoterm 😬🤓
Hello I left you a message on your other videos 😢. I just used my phone for all my channel content and like you EE unlimited data is the best. I don’t watch tv . I’m trying to get Diesel heater in my van, but I keep getting let down so saving up to get one fitted by a professional company now . I use a camping stove. living with basic needs 😊
I've had a diesel heater fitted by the Autoterm fitter in Bideford ,north Devon and he did an excellent job for just over 1000 pounds, but you would have to wring for a quote as things change, very well pleased with his work and everything he did, I can recommend him after the job he did for me on my motorhome.
@@philmay113 nice I’m a bit worried about the cheap diesel heaters after my van got caught a light a few years back but I don’t give bad reviews on those cheap diesel heaters. They are quite good but being on my own I would much prefer to have it done professionally thank you
Great video Darren, it would be interesting to see the comparison for the cost of living in a house against van life.
Thanks Steven, yeah I mean I’m sure I could find the average costs for living in a house or ask a few of my friends and then do a comparison video, would you be interested in something like that?
@@TheUrbanMotorhome I think that would be a good comparison 👍. Your costs do seem quite high, but you are running a business. I receive the state pension which certainly wouldn't cover your outgoings, I work part time to be able to run my campervan, which is also my daily driver, so holidays and short trips are affordable.
@@TheUrbanMotorhome north to south cost of living would be so so different so that would be difficult.
£1142 a month is not bad considering £600 of that is your food. It's literally half of your expenses. And £96pm for Starlink which isn't necessary for the average person
I'd say for me the total would be, as a carnivore/Keto person, my food bill would be about £160pm, no Starlink, my diesel would be half as I don't travel that much, so the total there would be around £525pm which would include pet food.
So it's still far cheaper than renting a 1 bed home in the North East with all outgoings hitting around £850-900pm. And that's social housing not private rent, which would be even higher
Hey brother....great vid. I live on a narrowboat and my expenses are c£14k.....I cld nail them down to £12.7 (Tax break) but my 'bling life' is rarely over £18k. (I own my boat outright so no 'mortgage')
One thing you haven't mentioned is the cost of the motorhome per month. Probably at least another £400.00 - £500.00 per month depending on the initial cost and how long it's expected to last for.
As for paying to walk on a treadmill !! Park 4/5 miles from the gym. Walk there don't bother going in just walk back. Paying to walk ! I get paid to walk miles a day BINMAN
I think your food budget could be optimised if you do some meal planning 😊
Great Vlogg as always. Wish my insurance was £700. I have just renewed through Comfort and paid a whopping £2800 For a 2018 Laika Kreos. Only ones that will insure me. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Buy a sodastream and get the proper Pepsi max syrup... You save a fortune... It was nice meeting you on Saturday... I was the one you saw as you pulled up in the car park 👍 and we asked you about going full time when we met you at the p4n stall.
In Portugañ I use vodafone which costs 90 Euro for 85 days. Very fast and unlimited. I got a monthly Orange sim in Spain for about 20 Euros. Very fast but limited. When I drove to the UK, I got the cold shoulder because I didn´t have a UK address.
Great vid matey 👍👍
Cheers Shane 👍🏻😁
Your food bill is high, I feel guilty if I pay over 60 pounds a week. Unfortunately, there isn't an own brand cherry Pepsi, but ALDI does a lovely fruit twist fizzy drink, which is 1.69 for 6 cans it does make a refreshing change. 😮 Also, drinking water is better for you . Thanks for the costing update. Penny
Thanks for micro-managing Daz, Penny. My wife does that to me too.
One thing you have not budgeted for Darren, is if you have to be out of your motorhome because it's in garage for repairs and if it in for more than a couple of hours and you can't stay in your motorhome than paying to stay in a
hotel rooms? Yes your food budget for the month is a well over the top
I've got an emergency fund put aside for things like that which I keep adding too over time. I don't think 100 a week on food & drink is bad if i'm honest, 600 is usually when I'm bulk buying special offers and that, thanks for the comment
@@TheUrbanMotorhome Do you own a business? you could apply for a Makro or a bookers card. ( Makro been the better option for business, bookers is more for retail shops. ) that would save you few quid on bulk stuff, as you would pay the VAT on all, not individual items. Like you would in the standard supermarkets.
Really interesting and useful even for us bricks and mortar types. It is disgusting how much we're being squeezed by big businesses.
You're living your best life mate. It's not for everyone, but are they happy? Cost of running a house is 3 to 4 times as much.
Exactly. Sometimes this life isn't a bed of roses either but I struggle with the idea of being trapped in four walls now.
Yeah,but a house is gaining value,not depreciating
@@paulmolyneux599 Value is not just about money. Value your quality of life.
@@marks3678 You are right,but nothing was mentioned about the finance on the motorhome or the depreciation if bought outright,which would be the highest outlay every month,which has to be a factor if you are thinking of living in a motorhome.
@@paulmolyneux599All these factors come into play. I'd hate the thought of someone crashing into my home on wheels, totaling it 😬 if you had the chance of
House 🏡 safe and holds it's value
Motorhome 🚐 anywhere you want to go freedom and cheaper
Boat 🛥 travel the world
For me I'd be happy with a rucksack on my back and walk through Europe for the rest of my life.
Interesting video, thank you. I know it's not strictly a cash flow but a cost that no one mentions is depreciation. A self-build van may not lose much because of the "improvements" from the fit-out but a prebuilt van will depreciate over time. Shouldn't this significant cost be included in the cost estimates?
Thanks for the comment! I know some people worry about depreciation, but honestly, it is what it is. I can’t control it, so I focus on enjoying the lifestyle and saving when I can for the future. I never thought I’d even be doing what I’m doing now, so who knows what the future holds. Appreciate you bringing it up though-it’s definitely something to keep in mind!
Interesting, I live off grid, not in a van. Tbh I've never really thought about how much it cost. £160 a month on food but I prepare and cook fresh food. Gas 15kg bottle costs £10 a month. I heat my home with wood that I get from my job. Internet and phone £20. £190 a month.
I tip my hat to you Justin, you're doing awesome mate! You should be very pleased with that 👍🏻
Yeah I would go with that. Theres two of us but we only have £800 a month through the winter to live on. I think our gas is nearer 100 a month and we have 200 quid in storage fees. We then pay life insurance as well. I only pay 10 quid for my phone but himself pays about 30. We have stashed essentials away through the summer for the winter and avoid campsites and try not to travel. But you never included parking fees. They are a good chunk now parking places are fewer. We rarely buy water but we spend 15 quid a week on laundry. This year we had to fork out for a new alternator, tyres, bodywork cos the windscreen split and they wouldn't fit a new one till we had the surround done. We have had all the brakes and pipes done too. Crossing fingers, toes and eyes in the hope it sails through its MOT on thursday. Then insurance will cost 600 or 700 as well. Its sounds cheaper living like this but its all relevant to income.
Sorry but full-time insurance is alot more expensive than £700 there is one company that supplies true full-time insurance . We full-time and oay £1600 a year with unlimited 365 days a year European cover and brake down cover.
Please let us know which company you use, as we have asked basically all insurance companies within the uk and without exception have said they don't give full-time insurance.
Companies may insure for up to 8 months if you own a property or have a long rental lease.
If an accident happens the company will ask for proof of address either a utility bill, gas , electricty, council tax etc.
We could have used a family members address but that wont count if we have an accident.
To finish please let us know your insurance supplier.
I got race van insurance :) Pence.
Hi darren,nice meeting you at the nec
Thanks for coming over, lovely meeting you 😊
Great video daz if you like your food of course you'd spend 600 a month
I don't live in a van but all my food shopping is from Waitrose and I don't spend anything like £400 a month on food and I'm no lightweight either. I wonder if you are doing a lot of impulse buys when in store? Might be interesting to do a few months where you only have do a supermarket food delivery or click and collect service and compare against shopping in store where there is the temptation to add extra items.
Great video I'm starting van life due to a relationship that's on the rocks and will become homeless soon can't afford to rent a place as we all know the cost of living has gone through the roof so any tips would be greatly appreciated
Sorry to hear this mate, I will have a video coming out next week with some hints and tips to save money, if you have any questions or anything feel free to ask, happy to help where I can.
TheUrbanMotorhome@@TheUrbanMotorhome got a van that's partly built but needs to be taken apart and started again but given the time frame I have looks like I could in it before it's finished
The numbers are not that bad considering you’d pay that for a flat, and ultimately include some bills on top!!!! That’s half what I pay for my household bills and mortgage combined. The beauty of it is your left with an asset whereas if you rent a property you’d walk away empty handed. Although it’s a depreciating asset, it’s easily upgraded. Are you planning ahead or do you own any property?
Enjoy watching your videos out of curiosity. Most of the costs you mentioned seem reasonable but I’m not being funny the food seems really high😮. Would be good to have a breakdown of what you buy. I live on my own and my food costs would be £250 a month at most.
I live on £800 pcm in my campervan and that includes a £250 contingency what I would like to know!!! Does your income from utube shows and merchandise cover it??
@@Hucky123 would be nice but I don’t think he is ever going to do that.
Can’t comment on full time because as you know we are weekend warriors 😂 but we would usually spend £150 for a weekend if we went away for 2 nights. Not including eating out our weekly shopping is between £75-£100 for 2 of us - you need to cut down on the Pepsi Max. Great insightful honest video 👍🏻
I think he will do this when he finds love ❤❤
He will cut down when he is ready, but not on your orders.
@@riboid as Daz is a friend, he knows I work for one of Pepsi’s competitors. Don’t worry he will see this as the piece of banter that it was meant as 👍🏻
definetly way more than I pay in an apartment... I use slightly more when we add in the "junk" I buy... but I use 1/3rd of yours for food... and you have hella cheap internet that way (don't think we can get those deals here) so there is healthier/cheaper options on food... but each to his own, live as you wish and if you got the money for it then thats not a problem but if you are struggling there is definetly places to cut down
I would love to spreadsheet the hell out of your expenses and come up with a savings plan! :D hahaha
Thx daz great honest video but I was surprised it was so high, your food bill can be reduced by getting a freezer and buying meat from butchers. I have a freezer it runs off 12v and it's 60,LTRs it's that good two of my mates bought the same one, can you do an earning video like your income from UA-cam etc and sponsorship funds etc. thx again keep it up, living your best life ❤
There are a few things that I suspect would be cheaper for me. I don't eat nearly as much food. Certainly not gallons of Pepsi. And I wouldn't want such a huge motorhome so fuel and insurance would be cheaper. Not travelling so much would also bring the cost down. I plan on doing it around Europe and British Isles when I retire and have seen other UA-camrs who do it for far cheaper. Especially in Europe. Still an informative video and I watch Darren's vids regularly to pick up tips.
Couple of questions. Campsite fees only cover a few days a month, do you wild camp or boondock the rest? Have you factored in depreciation of your motorhome?
Yeah I go to campsites about every 7/10 days to do all my chores and the rest of the time I'm either wild camping or at festival/shows (spring/summer). I know some people worry about depreciation of the moho's but honestly it is what it is, I can't ultimately control it so I do what I can and save when possible for the future.
One off the best
Hi Darren, yes very much so, could be an interesting one.
Steve.
One of my big expenses (which I wouldn't be without) is health insurance😮!
@@Jane-he4xx he won't need health insurance he has paid his taxes and continues to do so. NHS
Daz, a friend of mine has just bought a diesel heater. I have a gas heater and use GasLo. So we had a discussion as to which was cheaper. I thought Diesel, of course but I was surprised that LPG was 14% cheaper based on local costs in Portugal and the calorific values of LPG and Diesel.
If I´m, right, whats the big deal with diesel heaters?
Where do you get your insurance Daz? My full time insurance is double that! 😮
I wouldn't add in the cost of food if it were me, as you have to eat where ever you live and also it doesn't allow you to compare different ways of living, such as buying a home, renting a home, static etc. You also haven't taken in to account depreciation on the van. Again if you want to compare van life to other ways of living you should add something in for that. A house doesn't depereciate in value often; however, all vans, caravans and statics do. I think you should add in £2K per year for depereciation. Others will disagree and the figures only have any relevance if you are comparing them with something else. Great video though btw.
More than me. I come in about £900 but I don’t think I’ve ever spent £600 on food. Haha 😅 but then I do spend more on diesel. Even so it’s still a lot better than the £1800 I was paying to be stuck in one place at home 😂🎉
Just wondering how much data you get in Europe on your phone 😊 great vid as always ❤
So the last few times I’ve been there this year (via plane) I’ve paid EE to use my allowance from the UK in Europe which is unlimited everything and I’m sure there are fair usage policies I don’t doubt but I’ve not hit them or been warned and I’m a heavy user. What network are you with and how long you going over for?
I am coming back to the UK in April and plan to do 6-months van life touring the UK. I’ve done so much research and reckon I can do this for under £1k per month. Your video gives me hope I will be on the money, roughly.
I have finance to pay on my van and so it’s a bit more for me and I’m being ripped off on insurance too. May I ask - have you told the insurance company that you live full to
E in your van? I did and they put it up to 2k. I need to address that. Who did you go with?
Great vlog again daz
But food bill to high for a single person
Lpg to high get rid go all electric
Everything else is what it is
Great deal on insurance and EE
Some pensioners receive about £800 a month to run their homes and Kier Starmer thinks that’s too much so takes the winter fuel allowance off them. Thanks for sharing, great information there.
Thanks for watching, yeah the cost of things is going up so fast, food has really shocked me
If you are a pensioner on less than £218.15 per week or £332.95 on a joint income, you may qualify for pension credit. Previously, it was universal, so pensioners would receive a separate £200 winter fuel payment regardless of income and savings. Now pensioners will need to register and qualify for pension credit to receive the winter fuel allowance which is only one of several benefits available for pensioners on low income. It is estimated that £23bn of benefits go unclaimed each year, so there are funds available for those who register and qualify. Making it easier and simpler for pensioners to register if you are eligible is key and more should be done to raise awareness to access entitled benefits.
@@kevinthebespectacledpilgrim yeah appreciate info but in my case I a) don’t qualify due to various pensions and income b) I will not miss the WFA . I was merely pointing out those that are borderline non qualifying whereby denying those the payment will effect there quality of life. Thanks for your response.
@@pageant1fd so losing the wfp if you have £800 a month was incorrect. You can argue that the threshold should have been higher or staggered. But I dont see why rich pensioners should get handouts while children are going hungry due to cuts in their benefits.
Yeah , its rough times, all the more reason to save as much as you possibly can, in to a pension scheme or other, when youre younger!
Hi Darren
How do you get insurance so cheap. I'm full time in a Sprinter camper self build and have been quoted £1k and up to £5k for a year
His answer won’t benefit you insurance has to many variables you just have to shop around