While that total may sound high, I have friends who spend $300 just on coffee! Also, you are not paying rent! That 💰 is going instead to maintaining your van! I have seen what you buy at grocery stores/street vendors and it is quality stuff! And for some of my friends-that is their liquor bill! I am so impressed you shared this, very interesting and personally-it is none of anybody’s business! Thank you for being so open. As soon as I can get my own budget in rein, I’ll be getting your chai!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Kathleen, totally agree! It's so interesting how everyone budgets their month and we value shopping local etc and choose not to spend that money on liquor etc. Happy to share with great people like you in the hopes that it helps you in some way or another!
@rabdhan
6 жыл бұрын
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@CanadianFarmGirl1
5 жыл бұрын
Id LOVE love love to hear the difference between travel and office. Iv got 3 girlies and 2 dogs and want to do a schoolie kinda thing. We love all your vids!!! From London Ont. Im paying $89 with Virgin basicaly bare min phone(1gig) As well as $26 Chatter canada wide calling no data and 100 text. For my oldest daughter. Cells are such!!!! BS!!!
@majorblazer9055
5 жыл бұрын
You could live in an apartment or house on rent for that much and save the money you spent on the van for an annual trip lol. But if you were smarter with your expenses you could save heaps more. How about a prepaid sim for when you are in the US? Instead of paying tons for internet look for the cheapest and biggest plans I pay $80 Australian for 250gb using a hotspot. I pay 15 a month for unlimited calls and text on my phone. I pay $30 for propane every 3 months. Averaging less than a $1000 a month living in a van with two dogs. Work fulltime too. Payed about 10k for the van.
@jackhemsworth7515
5 жыл бұрын
@@CanadianFarmGirl1 over in the UK the cell phone bills can be as low as £5 a month. You get hardly anything for it, but there you go.
@mariah3673
6 жыл бұрын
Free shower advice!: find the closest hotel and call them, say you're traveling and ask if they'll rent you a room for an hour to shower. I've done this and typically they give you a room that is waiting to be cleaned but they usually dont charge anything! Sometimes I'll give the front desk a few bucks out of courtesy but I dont think its expected. Hope this helps!!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight Mariah! We'll have to try this hack sometime soon :)
@BabyBunch
6 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec also truck stops have showers for about 2 bucks
@cayhodgie
6 жыл бұрын
Wow wtf I didn’t know this!!!!!! Wooooooo!!!!
@tonynotstated695
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, these are both great suggestions. Very useful when traveling. But, when you stay local, get a gym membership at a place that has multiple sites near you. Shower like there's no tomorrow. Thats what I do. And, don't tell anyone else but, in a pinch, I have a shoulder bag with a plastic bottle insert that I can fit like two gallons of water into. I go to a public restroom, fill the bag with warm water and then lock myself into a large stall. I can then carefully rinse my whole body and use the toilet. A little towel, soap, and done. It's not a shower but you can get cleaned up every day. Just don't leave a wet stall or make a mess to be nice.
@bearsuo1759
6 жыл бұрын
Chances are the guy behind the desk just wanted to bone Mariah, hotels don't do this.
@Abby-wj5je
6 жыл бұрын
Incase anyone doesn’t want to do the math this is around $2,500 USD
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the conversion help Abby!
@MrsDavis913
6 жыл бұрын
I wish my bills were $2,500 a month 😭 Amazing!
@gabydarian
5 жыл бұрын
our mortgage alone is $3200. In CA🤦🏽♀️
@FireyCurls22
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome my rent alone is $1,200 and then plus car insurance, food, phone bill and other bills probably adds up to $2,500 and im not travelling around the country getting these experiences. That's so cool.
@Amanda-ob9jx
5 жыл бұрын
My monthly expenses is 600 for rent 30$ for my light bill. $300 for food and 120 for gas. I also live in an RV park so my rent is 600 which is pretty expensive!! So $1,150 a month more or less!
@peytonbequette6730
6 жыл бұрын
$3,000 for a whole month long vacation in your own home? You can’t beat that! Much love buddies😊
@ladyindeed
6 жыл бұрын
Peyton Bequette OMG I said the same thing!!! Amaze Balls!! 👍🏽😊
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peyton! We're pretty happy with the life we're living. No complaints here :)
@Cooler_boost
5 жыл бұрын
well.. in europe u can do it with about 800 euro - 1000 euro = 904 - 1130 US dollar. depends on how much u want to drive..
@godshealings7434
4 жыл бұрын
I live in a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with a back yard and off street parking, and I have my own washer, dryer and a dishwasher, and all of my bills are only $2,500 a month!!! My morgage/rent is $900, and the rest is just our regular monthly bills, my phone bill is $35 a month. Smh I wouldn't pay $444 a month for phone service!! We also have wifi through Xfinity at $10 a month! Just need a child in school to become eligible for that wifi plan! Of course our planet fitness bill is $20 a month! So I save money anywhere I can! So I shop around for everything!! I can't believe you guys spend$2500 a month living in a van!!! I have a whole house for that much!!
@kelleyyoung5811
4 жыл бұрын
Yes but they spent that much and vacationed for an entire month... You pay for space/utilities, but they pay for the experience. To each their own.
@FreedomStrider
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely do a cost video for a month where you are not actively travel for us full time van dwellers (or future full time van dwellers)
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Will do! Consider it done!!
@FreedomStrider
6 жыл бұрын
Is it more expensive to buy normal things there than on the mainland? Writing a "personal budget" for others is almost impossible, the best way to to just share what you spend, and it gives you at least a rough idea taking an average from different types of people :) But yeah...the phone bill is O.o
@mariaromanova3271
6 жыл бұрын
I found your channel and I an 14 and you guys have inspired me to live in a van when I am older
@mariaromanova3271
6 жыл бұрын
Well i am going to be 14 on the 22nd of september
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Maria! Happy early birthday!!
@oliviahall445
5 жыл бұрын
Same
@koshokreation
5 жыл бұрын
Same!! I want to live in a van when I'm older my grandparents built there own house so that will help me get started Also I just turned 14 on June 20th
@calebjones7774
4 жыл бұрын
I turn 16 in august and me and my girlfriend are gonna convert a bus, do you have any tips or ideas on what we should do.
@SanneAronsson
6 жыл бұрын
To balance it out.. we pay $3800 in RENT here in San Francisco, haha. So YOU'RE GOOD GUYS!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Oh boy! No kidding! I thought Toronto rent prices were insane but my golly that's a pretty penny!!
@renskedollekamp6392
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god in the Netherlands you can get an apartment for like 500 bucks😅
@leonm.goldsteinhighschoolf8254
5 жыл бұрын
Renske Dollekamp Imma bout to hop over to the Netherlands
@FireyCurls22
5 жыл бұрын
💀💀💀
@Paarthurnaxdova
5 жыл бұрын
Sanne Aronsson how do you (or anyone) afford that? In Texas, you could buy 500 acres and a house for less then that per month
@CuriousCat777
4 жыл бұрын
I pay $28 a month w Koodo and survive on wifi when I travel. Fun fact; gps works without paying for data when I travel to the states from Canada. All you have to do is connect at any wifi source and start gps before you leave. It will guide you all the way but mostly where reception is available. Even if you loose the signal or you get a little lost and find your way back it will catch the signal again. You can even try it if you have data now by turning it off and just having your wifi signal on. Happy adventures everyone!
@duanehedberg254
6 жыл бұрын
I ordered your chi, and the experience was very professional. I'm a coffee person, but I love the chi. Love your vid's...keep it up!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
That's incredible! Thank you so much for your support Duane XX
@rockintherae
4 жыл бұрын
Chai*
@Smellslikewoodsmokeandrain
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty every other van life vlogger I’ve seen just straight up refuses to go there or dilly dallys around the question. although is an invasive question it’s an extremely valid one and I so appreciate you putting it out there even though you felt vulnerable. That’s why I subscribed because you guys are real. You don’t try to glamorise everything.
@infinitesunband
6 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see the comparison between a travel month and a non-travel month 😊💕
@ediedee9931
6 жыл бұрын
Verizon US plans are sooooooo much cheaper!!! And Canada and Mexico are included - no roaming. Maybe you can get US phones? $444 is nuts.
@shellymarie97
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that. My boyfriend got a deal with Sprint for a year for unlimited data and you get to bring your own device for literally $3/mo. Imagine how much more food you could buy with $441 in savings a month 😂
@abdulazizalsaeed4424
4 жыл бұрын
I have a family plan, 5 lines for $180, $444 is INSANE!
@Lieke.
4 жыл бұрын
In the Netherlands, unlimited data (counts for the entire EU) is only around 30-40 Euros a month. $444 shocks me
@TomBedlammusic
4 жыл бұрын
@@Lieke. I just had to pick my jaw off the floor, does anyone know if thats changed yet in Canada as were hoping to go next year. in the UK I pay £25 for unlimited everything.
@yellowdressbookstore6602
4 жыл бұрын
I've paid $30/month for ten years .... $45 on a month when unlimited data is needed.... 444 is wild
@Westfaliadigitalnomads
6 жыл бұрын
We do the same, we travel even more for a 1000€ a month! And it’s been 7 years already :) 3000+$ seems a bit to much!
@feliciarobinson8367
6 жыл бұрын
Those phones are insane and the van total I get it you gotta keep it serviced. You guys look gorgeous as usual!
@WanderlustMyWay
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched tons of van life expense videos (couples) and the monthly expenses ALWAYS seem to be $2000 usd give or take a couple hundred. So you guys are right on the money
@Amanda-ob9jx
5 жыл бұрын
You should literally get phones here in the US we have four lines with unlimited everything even unlimited calling to and from Mexico and Canada and we spend a hundred bucks a month, and they charge $3 which is the store fee. So obviously in total that's $103 a month for 4 lines. Now when we don't feel like going Down to the store to pay the bill, we pay online which doesn't charge a fee.
@JG-ix5xr
5 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about getting Verizon plan in the states? I work in Canada and US and it is free in Canada 🇨🇦! Good luck
@happyjourneywithlynn2534
5 жыл бұрын
T-Mobile has a plan for mobile phones for like unlimited pre paid.
@guymacher4116
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing about Canadian phone or internet is free. Believe me.
@hoomee119
4 жыл бұрын
@@guymacher4116 I am glad we have competition in telecoms in UK and EU.
@roxannejameus36
6 жыл бұрын
Would definitely love more business related content!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
You got it Roxanne!!
@elliecorr5116
6 жыл бұрын
You know, I don’t think that sounds bad at all. I told my boyfriend that if he’s serious about doing life on the road that I wanted us to be having at least 3K a month and after seeing this video it’s definitely not out of the ballpark. I would totally love to see a cost breakdown of “regular” living though just to put it into perspective
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think that's a great budget marker (remembering that sometimes our "car servicing" bracket is 0)! I think we'll do a comparison video on the expenses of van life in the city because I'm so curious about the breakdown now ahha!! Stay tuned loved Ellie :):)
@midoriioyama9548
4 жыл бұрын
Omg 3000 CAD is a lot of money for me! Its three times what an avarage persons salary is in my country! ( I know in canada the salary is obv higher, but it still shock me when I did the math)
@garrycole9187
6 жыл бұрын
Your coffee and eating out is really not that much as compared to a normal couple living here in the U.S. I know many single people who spend twice as much as that in U.S. dollars a month. Your groceries bill is high, but it would be high because you likely are shopping at places like whole foods and other natural stores. Car expense is high too, for just a check up but it is a Mercedes so that is usually twice the normal cost for a regular van. All in all, for the adventures and life style you live, it is not bad at all. How much is your health insurance for a self-employed individuals? That is where in the U.S. it would be high base on age and sex. You guys are young and healthy so you can get by with buying the cheap insurance that only covers healthy young individuals.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Garry, Canadians have free health care so we are very fortunate to not have to factor that into our monthly expenses :)
@lolwowomg14
5 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec what about when you travel to the US,?
@slipppers100
5 жыл бұрын
@@lolwowomg14 no one really gets insurance for vacations as long as it's not immediate would probably just drive back to canada
@lolwowomg14
5 жыл бұрын
@@slipppers100 Emergency's do happen, wouldn't wanna have any type of Emergancy in America.
@breannewhite8055
5 жыл бұрын
Go with Freedom Mobile!!! They have unlimited data and they’re cheap!! I’m in Toronto as well.
@moonlightstripess
4 жыл бұрын
Not good for travelling. Even though they advertise nationwide data it more than pften goes into roaming once your out of the main cities.
@sarahbethjones7829
5 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Y'all were in my area! It make this life so much more real when I see that Van lifers are actually on this side of the world! Hope you both had a beautiful trip!
@Petermcc94
4 жыл бұрын
When you’re travelling in the US. You can get a 30 day sim with like 20gb data for 40 dollars. I done this in 2018 instead of using my UK SIM card. Saved a small fortune
@FireyCurls22
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah have you looked into getting a phone plan in the states that can work effectively in Canada? Maybe Tmobile? They are always running great deals.
@douglaschacin8178
6 жыл бұрын
Not paying for campgrounds makes a huge difference in those numbers. Do you have a video sharing how do you pull that off, be it in Toronto or while traveling? That would be super helpful. Great video.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Douglas, we have a few videos about stealth camping over night kzitem.info/news/bejne/kZCXnm2Zi2qeq5w or try kzitem.info/news/bejne/yWiftoGlgoifoJg
@PSVitaFan
5 жыл бұрын
T-moble here in the USA has unlimited Data for $80 per month & it's cheaper than that for senior citizens T-moble has partnered with other countries so the phone works no problem Sign up for that have your bill set to auto pay Use your debt or credit card I live in the US I have T-Moble and my phone has moble hot spot I use my phone for everything and hook up what ever I need to, to go online Android tablet, computer, handheld game systems It's great Love your video's
@knotsnotbots
5 жыл бұрын
I hope y’all make/made a video of when you weren’t traveling and your budget then! It’d be interesting to see the months when you spend less
@artzmaztersyakirah
5 жыл бұрын
How about “no travel” total expenses?
@aike.h.2323
4 жыл бұрын
I lived 6 months in New Zealand in a van for about 1000 nzd a month. It‘s about 600 usd a month and that included everything without my activities
@Lou.B
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the at-home vs on-the-road financials! Thanks for your work!
@eamonandbec
5 жыл бұрын
Will be sure to share Lou :)
@Micromation
5 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna cheat the system on food side of things - I’ve already moved onto 80% Huel diet (would do 100% but I like going out trying different foods once in a while). Yes it’s not very exciting (picture cold porridge the next day kind of taste) but given limited space and resources available it’s probably the safest bet on having nutritional complete and balance diet. Also doesn’t require cooking but comes at an expense of extra water used to prepare the shakes . Saved storage space on food (cupboards, fridge) and cooking area (mind you still would have small portable gas stove available for emergencies) could be used to fit 20 more gallons tank to fit the bill. Could also use steamer if sufficient power supply was fitted. I’m not living in a van (can’t afford one yet, have my eyes on some Fiat Ducato/RAM ProMaster second hand) but I just don’t have time (and/or energy or feeling lazy at given moment) to prepare food that wouldn’t be junk. I’m on this kind of diet for over a year now and my blood tests and feeling of well being are at all-time high.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Can you BELIEVE what we spend per month on our phone bills?!?! 😱😱😱
@stevelandsberg6951
6 жыл бұрын
... fellow Ontarian (North Bay) - seems a workable alternative in the States is a pay as you go scenario - so I've been told - but 20+gigs is $$$
@hermosapresidenta3931
6 жыл бұрын
I did bug eyes on your grocery amount and then nearly died when I found that it didn't include eating out. Made me feel better about us spending $300-$400 a month for a vegan couple. But then I immediately thought yeah but I also have to pay $1300 rent in addition to almost all the other expenses you guys listed. You still proved to me it's cheaper living van life traveling then living in Barrie and being stationary.
@BabyDrePhotography
6 жыл бұрын
My jaw is still on the floor!
@juliemac5604
6 жыл бұрын
I spend almost that much in the states, but I have 3 phone lines and “not quite” unlimited data.
@armaniartist6185
6 жыл бұрын
That phone bill had me like *blink, blink 😐😑😐 But overall for two people living their dream - yay! 😄
@stephaniefogg4088
5 жыл бұрын
As a family of 6 ( 2 adults 4 kids) we spend only $130-$140/week.... whilst we have a house our bills are low. Electricity doesn't cost us as we have solar. We rarely eat out if we do it's like $60 max a month... My phone bills for 6 mobiles and home phone is $170/month ... we have some cheap phone plans here in Australia.... I think what you're doing is great. It's great to explore and live.
@kalliesohm2258
6 жыл бұрын
Bec, I know you get solo female questions a lot that you aren't comfortable answering them because all of your van life experience has been with Eamon. I was just wondering, though, if you think you would have considered doing van life on your own if you had't met him yet. Living in a van has become my main goal for after graduating college next Dec. And in all likelihood I will be doing it alone with a pupper. I know that's a very open ended question, but do you think you would still enjoy it if you were solo, do you think you could make it work financially without Chiawala, etc. Maybe it would be a good Q&A question for another time. Anyway, thanks for this video and all you do. You two are a huge inspiration and I have learned so much. Love you guys! Kallie
@introvertedlens
6 жыл бұрын
So real & open hearted you two are. You two go above & beyond. Thank you again for all you do.
@debmac1173
6 жыл бұрын
I know that sounds like a lot of people (it is a lot of money for people like me) but if I had the money I would do just the same as you! How can you put a price tag on the adventures and friendship you receive back! I love watching your video's and most of all I love the two of you, you make me smile
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Awe thank you Deborah! We are so happy to share our journey and experiences with you :)XX
@7otusflowerr
5 жыл бұрын
I pay 30 bucks unlimited Boost baby lol that’s insane...450 is what I pay in utilities every month. What you guys said about the gyms is smart because they provide the luxury the van don’t have. Lol ❤️ videos are great
@rachellehartley
6 жыл бұрын
Share it all! Keep it real! Love it! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing money stuff. 💸👍
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind response and support Rachelle 🤗
@Mohamedmohamed-pj6uq
4 жыл бұрын
Jomigosta tu cmintario
@CaliforniaBushman
4 жыл бұрын
For showers where Planet Fitness isn't around, Googlemap Search Aquatic Centers. City Pools. Community Centers - with workout rooms. Even small cities and towns have city pools. I've found places with free showers in Vegas. No need to fake a gym membership tour. Sneaking into campsites - sometimes you have to. I did that when I cancelled my L.A. fitness membership and had no idea where a cheap shower was. Especially here in the dessert SW.
@meghansuslak4333
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Would love to see a video about your van life expenses for a month in Toronto.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
I think that would be a really interesting comparison as well!! Considered it done ☺
@tomaustin4526
6 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. 👍 $3200 per month is not bad. It’s only about $100 per day. That’s a steal. No commute no property taxes no yard maintenance less less stress and more more fun time. I’ve been looking for a van to convert or short school bus to convert to explore the USA and Canada. Thanks for many great ideas and fun times. Safe travels ❤️🚌😎😎🎶🎶☀️🍷🍕
@adlucem9845
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao wut?
@amanda4s
6 жыл бұрын
You guys have me asking my husband to sell our house and convert a sprinter! haha love your videos and adventures. Ps. Also love The Office references in Ep. 2 of Reroot :)) Keep It Simple Stupid
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Okay lovely! So many things to chat about here lol... first... THANK YOU for listening to our podcast!... and second YAY for potential van life with the hubby!!
@sagasandstars
6 жыл бұрын
Although we usually stay at campgrounds, (a habit we got into when we had kids and had to had electricity for our son's nebulizer) I want to say 3000$ sounds about right. I think we have spent less on phones, we have 5 people on T-Mobile unlimited for 200$. But with meals out in a new area, and gas it can add up quick. So far we have been lucky and haven't spent more then 45$ a night for a campsite. Next week we head to the North Shore of Lake Superior to enjoy the Fall Equinox with the family. Something that will be tons cheaper because we are camping in our old VW Vanagon.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Debi! That sounds fantastic. Wishing you an amazing Fall Equinox :):)
@bwj2155
6 жыл бұрын
You guys are so inspiring! I love what y’all have done with your van/lifestyle:) a big dream of mine is to live out of a vehicle and travel the USA. Peace and love to you guys xx
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an amazing dream to work towards! We too want to spend a big chunk of time enjoying the States in our converted van too!!
@bwj2155
6 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec aww thank you! Yeah I’m 19 and have already made it to 29 states, my ultimate goal is of course all 50:) and I would love love love to experience this life as much as I can you know?:) xx
@pnpdynamic9720
3 жыл бұрын
I am going full time Van/popup trailer this November. I have done Van life before for stretches and had a blast. My work allows me to travel. My advice. Have a good vehicle, be financially prepared. Dont go into it broke. Sacrifice and save. Thay will let your mind focus on the adventure ahead not the motor your sitting on. I spent 6 months on the road in 2020 and stayed in the Grand Canyon South Rim for a month and a half in my van in 2020. I spent around 600 dollars for the entire time there. I stayed 4 separate nights at state parks so I could take showers in an actual shower and get supplies and have some social interaction. It cost me about 100 dollars to camp. The rest of the time I camped for free at some breathtaking scenic areas. I spent about 400 on food drinks and entertainment. 100 bucks in gas for traveling from various place to place to hike, mountain bike, site see. It's really not that expensive if you go into it right and have a solid plan.
@emwingadma
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you find such nice tank top?! It's so flattering!
@kellye.274
5 жыл бұрын
Remember that when you’re talking about the costs of your grocery shopping and eating out, your totals really aren’t bad when you divide it by two.
@kairibowen7262
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It’s great getting an idea of this. Especially with interested into my own van! I’d love to see the other video!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful Kairi! Once we've been settled back in Toronto for a solid month we will be sure to share a comparison video of van life while traveling versus van life expenses while living and working in the city :)
@CaliforniaBushman
4 жыл бұрын
No need to pay mechanics for labor. Great KZitem videos on how to fix Sprinters. Spend $50 at a swap meet or at a used tool shop. Get a rachet set and basic tools - rachets, sockets, wrenches, breaker bars, etc. That will allow you to diagnose & fix 90% of anything needing fixing outside the transmission. If you were to break down in the middle of nowhere. Learn how to check your breaks. Replace breaks. Replace break pads, caliper, bleed breaks. Replace an alternator. A starter. Change spark plugs & distributor & cap - tune up. How to replace drive belts or the timing belt or chain. I could barely change my oil when I was 25. By 30 I could fix most stuff on my car (which translates to ANY car). KZitem videos. And get an auto part shop repair manual for that Sprinter. I never replaced suspension parts ever. Or knew how they worked. So, I just looked at videos of replacing suspension parts for a month. Now I know all the parts - How they connect & orient themselves - from my steering wheel all the way to my tires. Not as complicated as electrical. Once you know it, and electrical well, your master of your own domain. If you understand how your electrica
@nessaoxo
6 жыл бұрын
Another sweet video! Sending you both love & big hugs from a fellow Ontario girl ('Sauga!) ♡♡♡
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
What! No way! I'm from Sauga too :):)
@nessaoxo
6 жыл бұрын
Omg! that's awesome! 😊
@glennbaier2138
5 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec in the states you can get a phone at Walmart through “straight talk” for $55 a month unlimited nationwide...international is only $10 more so $65/month and you get unlimited international! I know you can call Canada and anywhere in the world from America but not sure how it works while your in Canada...but at the very least getting a straight talk phone to be used specifically when your in the states would save you hundreds even thousands in time! Plus you can simply buy a phone card at a Walmart or online when ever you need it so you can use your phone while your in Canada then when you travel to the states buy a phone card for the month for $65
@trinagolas9504
6 жыл бұрын
I was just going to ask about Bob!!! Lucky I waited till the end of the vid.... Thanks for sharing that info with us👍💰 I don't think that was too bad...you did do alot of fun things and traveled quit a bit. Can't wait to see how Bob is doing!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
We know everyone is super excited to see Bob again!! He thinks no one has much interest in "an old guy like me" (his words... not mine) and I have to keep assuring him that he has the most loyal fans!!
@Ivan-jj3lh
4 жыл бұрын
lol I live in Texas a mid sized city , i think its insane how much many of these van lifers spend! i spend in total 800 U.S Dollars monthly. i live in a 1200 Sq foot ( 111 squared Meters) apartment with all the bills payed , gasoline expenditures, and monthly food and I eat amazing For example good home made burgers and sphaghetti and meat balls, tacos, it is all about that freezer though. Frozen ground beef log from walmart put into ziplock bags in skinny patty forms that unfreeze in 1 minute of microwave :b ... as a stealth van lifer I guesstimate that i would spend approximately 300 US Dollars Monthly assuming i pay insurance and phone and all.
@EveArtie
6 жыл бұрын
Totally appreciate this guys!! 🤗🤗🤗 trying to work out my expenses and I'm thinking Australia MIGHT be similarly priced.... so thank you 🤗🤗
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
So happy to help!!
@lindsaycrawford-paul7181
6 жыл бұрын
My goddess- you would cry to see what we spend in a month as a family of 4! And I love your adventures Slush fund. We’ve done this since pre kids, (one named Eamon!) for the past 15 years and we travel every year together.
@chantellenew2331
6 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in an annual average on just the Sprinter alone. Business use included. God bless.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight Chantelle!
@John-co6mo
2 жыл бұрын
My monthly avg spend over the past 11 months is around $2181 AUD a month. That doesn't include rent because i own my home. It's a lot less when I'm home, but way higher when I'm driving to visit my daughters in another city, because i splash out on them. That's for a single person. So it's pretty high when u consider it doesn't include rent, i don't drink coffee or alcohol, i don't smoke. So you're doing very good considering your lifestyle & it's for 2 adults.
@nancyramos2710
6 жыл бұрын
I would be interested of how much it cost when you live in TO
@NHill8025
4 жыл бұрын
Super late to the party but I haven't seen anyone put in the yearly figure. So based on July alone, you could be just as adventurous EVERY SINGLE MONTH of the year for $28,440 USD/year. Most full time jobs pay a fair bit more than that annually, and that's just ONE single income. So I'd say it is definitely achievable, and the largest obstacle to the lifestyle remains the upfront cost in purchasing/creating your home on wheels :) Thanks for the transparency! Love the vids
@penepeau3646
5 жыл бұрын
Eamom, you are Hilarious bro! 30%off huh... Bec, you are such a sweetheart! I’ve been binging on episodes from your channel and, I’m glad I came across it. Yikes, that phone bill... I’m going to get back to watching now, keep it up and looking forward to more!!
@juliemac5604
6 жыл бұрын
So vulnerable! Thanks for opening yourselves up. I hope there aren’t a million haters, because you guys are great! You had a fun summer vacation/workcation *on the cheap*!! Keep the adventure videos coming!
@daviddixon8778
6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the nuts and bolts of your small business. You guys are great! No matter what content you put out there....
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Awe thank you so much David! We're excited to share more with you!
@rexk5204
6 жыл бұрын
First off, I want to say to both of you that anything and everything you want to talk about that’s part of your everyday life go for it. You both are so interesting and I personally, do not care what you talk about. It’s really cool hearing how you live. Thank you. The monthly expenses are a bit steep for me but as long as you can afford it I say go for it. You live only once, and you two are doing something that you love, and I hope to do that one day.
@AmbieBambie93
5 жыл бұрын
hahahaa I love it.. but we eat smoothies you guys, and sometimes kale people. I really thought WOW 3236 dollars, but then I saw it is about 2000ponds, for 2 people, including rent, and adventures.. not so bad you guys!
@MicahMelnyk
5 жыл бұрын
Those mobile charges! Crazy. I am also Canadian and often spend time in the US, and this is what I suggest: get a prepaid T-Mobile plan with unlimited calls/texts from anywhere in North America to anywhere in North America (yes, T-mobile includes roaming and calls/text to and from Canada.. unlimited). Will probably cost you ~US$50 a month (for ~4 gigs, but it will come with as many gigs of data as you sign up for). You can get port your Canadian number to a service like FlyNumber for less than $5/month and it forwards to your US number (can't receive texts tho). Would save you a pile of $$$. Alternately, get a dual sim phone (real dual sim) and then you can have your Canadian sim in for calls to/from that number and then whatever country you go to you can just use a pre--paid sim card for data/making calls, etc..
@meggosling8451
6 жыл бұрын
At first I thought that was a lot and then I converted it to pounds and it made wayyyy more sense lol. Glad you made this vid, was super insightful, do more like this!!!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
So happy to know this video was helpful! Haha yes Canadian dollars are pretty weak even compared to USD (which i think our budget comes out to $2500/month there).
@meggosling8451
4 жыл бұрын
Open Air Prisoner oh yeah I’m not necessarily saying stuff in the UK is cheap it’s just when it’s like 2.5 Canadian dollars to 1 pound their total spending seemed way more normal if that makes sense
@fayoliver5322
6 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, thank you 😊 I think $3,000 Canadian dollars for two people is amazing! If you convert that in to Pounds (going off the google converter) that’s only £1,765 and to do all the stuff you did in that month. Insanely cheap 👌🏻 x
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Fay! We're happy with it as well :). We didn't choose van life as a way to penny pinch and save a boat load of money.... we chose to live in a van to travel and see the world :):)
@fayoliver5322
6 жыл бұрын
That’s great and what a great bonus to choosing van life 😊 hope to see Trinity rolling around Europe one day 😊
@hermosapresidenta3931
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely comparison video please!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Coming at you once we've been living in the van back in the city for a solid month :)
@aubreyallen3275
4 жыл бұрын
I love to just watch you two, you seem like such a truly genuine great couple! Love your energy!
@sitaedwards6469
5 жыл бұрын
You thought your coffee shop costs were high?! My friend spent 900$ at Starbucks in 3 months
@jonathanrozenblit5639
3 жыл бұрын
the coffee is expensive stuff. go to a tims, they dont pressure you to buy anything. in college, i used to go to tims just to study, never spent a dime. as for phone bill, i pay like $75 CAD for unlimited call and text in Canada and USA, 30gb data and after 30gb is done, it goes to i think 3g data (unlimited)
@crisbina52
6 жыл бұрын
bec - what brand is that tank?? I see you wearing it a lot and it looks so good and comfy!
@SiChick
6 жыл бұрын
It's Knixwear
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Tank is from Knixwear bit.ly/2qYgZGw -- you can try code Becca15 for 15% off your order :):)
@Kitkatrey
6 жыл бұрын
Beanvb- you need to watch Bec’s wardrobe video!!
@Dioskid15
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! Please DO post a comparison to other months such as those months you stay closer to home, etc. Thank you, again! : D
@soysauce0
5 жыл бұрын
"OMG! We're going to die!" I was like... "What happened? Was it the fly? Was it the battery?" LOL Great video, guys. Keep up the great work!
@livefree3282
4 жыл бұрын
It was the camera lol 😆
@Bob-Maplethorpe
5 жыл бұрын
I live in Fonthill, which is just west of Niagara Falls. I am considering buying a Ford Transit van to stay in for a week each month on road trips. Find your stuff helpful, and was happy to see a Canadian based channel. I am wondering about most winterizing and surviving our hot humid summers while considering my van design. My wife and I spend $1500 a month living in our house all in (no mortgage). Goes to show that living in a van isn't necessarily cheaper. My drinking runs another $800, which maybe needs cutting back.
@ladyindeed
6 жыл бұрын
WOW That's pretty Good Actually!!! I've spent that on a weeks vacation... y'all had the whole month with a bunch of excursions!!!
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely! We're super happy with our budget. Allows us to live a happy, free life!!
@ladyindeed
6 жыл бұрын
I’m really going to have to rethink about my next vacation 🤔🤗
@SourceKnowing
6 жыл бұрын
Another great option for free wifi is the local library. I try and stick to my hometown library branch where I'm a member but when im traveling around Ill stop in at different branches. Maybe something to look into, saves me a lot from buying teas and bagels at cafes when Im trying not to spend as much on eating out.
@ChamyaTorshe
6 жыл бұрын
$444?? Wowww have you guys considered getting a plan in the states?...we have a lot of unlimited plans here
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
OH YES! We tried to get a plan while in the States but found out that when we return to Canada our data is capped at 500MB per day... no good!
@ChamyaTorshe
6 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec smh that’s how these companies get people
@jaideysvadeba3497
5 жыл бұрын
Eamon & Bec could one of you get one in Canada and the other in the US? Then you have unlimited (or close to in both) I dont know how it all works just an idea
@debramoss2267
6 жыл бұрын
I think 'ChaiBec-n-EamonWalla' has a certain ring to it... Thank you for being so open and transparent about your finances, love ya lots
@hassanhasan5703
6 жыл бұрын
Do this every month!❤️💕
@BispoOnRoad
4 жыл бұрын
That is 3300 euros if anyone is interested but the reality of the prices is very different. In Portugal, I pay 17€ about 25 CAD for phone and 4G internet, my full coverage insurance is 300€ a year, and I paid 400€ for a T3 near Lisbon.
@nancyhen469
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely interested in tea company, give us some more info so we can buy some 💥
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Will do Nancy!! Can't wait to share a bit more with all of you!
@MegaBpop
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you in your $125 / mo at cafe & Thank You for buying. Extra food. Your grocery bill & eating out is a bit high. I spend that in feeding my family of 5 with 3 h s kids . You could cut back if you pay with cash for your grocery bill. We usually eat bean and rice to save on the grocery bills in order to eat out at a restaurant in a foodie place like San Francisco. Overall, I think you are fine. You could apply what you save on dining out and groceries towards your retirement . Thank You for sharing. y’all are great!!
@kristiina6897
6 жыл бұрын
How's your dad doing on the van build? Don't normally get a response, lol Just thought I'd ask. Surprise, I'm also Canadian! 🙄
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
It's coming along! Full van tour coming very soon 😊
@kristiina6897
6 жыл бұрын
@@eamonandbec So happy for him! Great news...😊
@mediabymogi
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, please! I'd love to know how much you spend traveling comparing to when you are not.
@chikatoo
6 жыл бұрын
Next time get a prepaid US phone when you visit.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a good option except that we run our company while on the road and need our clients to be able to get in touch with us still!
@302-videos
6 жыл бұрын
Ask if you can't port your business number to the prepaid US cell phone but with no extra charges.
@amandashortt1730
6 жыл бұрын
my Aunt does this when she travels. Her US phone gets her Canada number calls when she is traveling. I am not sure how she does it but it is possible
@mattmartinez1620
6 жыл бұрын
You can get a google voice number for your business and forward calls and texts to whatever cell phone plan you are using.
@CoastalKite
5 жыл бұрын
You seem to be traveling internationally most of the time though. Especially within the US. You should permanently get US cell phones with unlimited data and minutes plus decent international coverage and port your phone numbers over.
@Vanessa62ish
6 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! It gives a super well rounded and realistic perspective of what it's like to live and work from your van which is really helpful to see! I'd love to see some more content on your Chai company, when you're back in Toronto! I live in the Barrie area and am looking into what it would cost to start a small company and potentially live in a Van as well! Obviously be as candid as you feel comfortable with, but even a vlog explaining a little more about how your profits go directly back into your business and what that means for receiving an income to go towards these expenses, would be a really helpful video, or even Podcast! ...That being said I haven't listened to your business podcast yet so maybe you have already talked about that there... Question: Again answer as you feel comfortable, but the money you are using to travel (gas, insurance, phone, coffee), is that money you see as a business expense (as you are growing your business through travel) or is that saved money that you use as vacation money at your own out of pocket expense? I'm just curious about this in particular because I'm wondering if it would be reasonable to travel full time, say for a year or so (maybe fly back to ontario now and again) because the travelling is involved in your business income, or if you would have to take month long breaks to replenish the saved vacation budget. Love the how to vids, the podcasts, and your beautiful faces! Keep up the great work!
@krabbypatty2913
5 жыл бұрын
whaaat in finland phone with unlimited 4G internet 19€/month 😂
@User_cc
4 жыл бұрын
Krabby Patty in Croatia is 22€, unlimited 4G, unlimited calls and sms to all carriers and in roaming 10GB is included :)
@shake6474
3 жыл бұрын
It's 5 Canadian dollars in India. For 1.500mb of data.
@FreedomStrider
6 жыл бұрын
You could do a massive chart showing the cost of everything over a whole year and average it out to give the he cost/month...I’m sure everyone would like the charts ... we loves charts :):) Do a bar chart of the amount you spent every month, like those rainfall/temperature charts :D
@LouuLucy
6 жыл бұрын
omg that would be so aesthetically pleasing to see!!
@ajaymara
6 жыл бұрын
“Oh my gosh, we’re going to die!”
@jamesmiddleton5304
4 жыл бұрын
I have 8 acres and spend less than $2500 for my bills. Stil, nothing like traveling. Used to be a travel lab tech. 3 months here, 3 there. Loved it. Did it for 10 years and can't wait to do it again
@maddygutierrez7985
6 жыл бұрын
I wanted to offer being your moderator whenever you guys go LIVE. Sometimes people are inappropriate, unfortunately. I watched the questions on sex etc & one person in particular was so off the track inappropriate. Anyway. I moderate for Angie Atkinson if you'd like a referral. Would like to help keeping you guts safe while going LIVE. Just a suggestion. It won't hurt my feelings if you don't feel you'd like a moderator at this time. God bless. I LOVE watching you guys.
@eamonandbec
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind offer Maddy! Not sure how we do that exactly but we may just take you up on it :)
@RobJuni
5 жыл бұрын
Pretty normal monthly expenses. Same as living in an apartment. Except you make memories and friends while I sit in relative obscurity. Well done!
@azariahuri4970
5 жыл бұрын
Try to take your van to Indonesia. You’ll be surprised that you’ll be living here comfortably for maybe 3 months for your current monthly expense
@ColettexCollins
6 жыл бұрын
Good insight. Things you don't really think about when considering this lifestyle.
@Go.el_Hadam
5 жыл бұрын
That's really expensive. Thought this lifestyle was supposed to be cheaper.
@PARINNetwork
4 жыл бұрын
Yahudim God Redeems yeah man rent is like $800 for a 600 sq ft 2 bedroom apartment where I live
@bugfeatures
4 жыл бұрын
They just living very expensive. Like you see in the comments, it is much easier to get cheaper phone bills and you can save a lot when you only cook your self, don't eat or drink out and shop mindful. I can't compare to canada but the costs living in a Van in Spain as a german is: 27€ car insurance (only liability), 31€ car tax, 30€ for unlimited internet (slowed down after 20gb), ~70€ food (from a discounter), maybe 10€ on gas for cooking, 85€ international health insurance (exept usa). Thats 253€.. i think somewhere around 300$ and fuel depending on how much you drive. You should also have some in the bank for repairs or unforseen things.
@margaritamuka9471
4 жыл бұрын
@@bugfeatures omg, that's super cheap. If u have like a 3000 eur net wage you can easily save 2500 a month 😯
@margaritamuka9471
4 жыл бұрын
@@PARINNetwork wait 800 eur for 600 sq m?? U kiddin?
@bugfeatures
4 жыл бұрын
@@margaritamuka9471 Yes that would easely possible. But first you need to find a job that pays so much and lets you work remote.
@gracelee4027
6 жыл бұрын
Yes PLEASE comparison video, as I am plotting my van life journey, I want to know everything!!
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3 жыл бұрын
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@aprilking3575
6 жыл бұрын
You guys are GREAT! Literally just stumbled upon your KZitem channel a few days ago, and I have been doing nothing but binge watching from start to finish. Of course inbetween daily life, and working. I am also Canadian, pretty close to your tea warehouse (Kitchener Waterloo Area) I have seriously fallen in love with your whole lifestyle you choose to live. I am honestly pitching a part time Van Life to my fiance very very soon. I believe life has more to offer than just staying in one spot the rest of your life. PS: I get the whole cell phone extreme prices as I work for Bell (Canadians again will know this company) PPS: love your podcasts as well.
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