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Very difficult to answer that. We are 5 and don't have much cash. We wild nearly all the time and normally always self cater. We don't drink much and entertainment is in the van not out in bars etc.
Some people eat out all of the time, some treat themselves once, a week, twice a week etc.
Some use sites, some don't, some will when available.
Tell us your lifestyle to help out.
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As you say, habits are different. We started off in 2008 and managed happily on £13k and this year it will be nearer £15k I guess. We don't eat out much and if we do it is more likely to be lunch. However, we mostly stay on campsites. Camping cheques when travelling Autumn & Spring. CL & CS when touring UK in Summer and long term stays in Winter.
Here is a detailed account for 2009 if that helps.
http://kvisit.com/SvKmPAQ
If you have the discipline to keep cash available for emergencies, then there are big savings by not insuring everything in sight. Travel, breakdown, health all sound so important but keep, say £10k in reserve and I'll bet you are quids in in 10 years time even at todays interest rates. Insurance companies don't run risks!
Patrick
Campsites (if you use them) and fuel are the expenses over above your normal standard of living that you will incur. There is then the discretionary spending on such things as museum entries and meals out etc.. Very much depends on how far you drive each day. Costs of campsites vary and there are discount programmes out of season.
Dick
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I have heard the sum £1000 a month being mentioned quite a lot. We did five months last summer and thats about what we spent.
We both drink but mainly in the van, I smoke but not much and I have a huge weakness for French Markets and cheese treats etc.
We hardly ever stay on sites but we did do 5000 miles in the van and 2000 on the bike. I guess this figure could be reduced by doing less miles which I might if I was full timing properly but if you have a habit of eating out in Europe and staying on expensive sites it will soon go through the roof.
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We hardly ever eat out, maybe lunch sometimes.
We don't smoke.
Wife does not drink at all
I only drink beer...... hardly any when on hols
we try and avoid campsites unless we have to, like in croatia for instance.
We will only have £700 per month to live off
plus a few grand savings.
well we`re touring from march till end of october only , non-smoking, non-drinking , no pets , but frequent "out-eaters" . we frequently use
Stellplatz` , we did 10K kilometers last season and spent almost 10K-Euro . this amount does not cover technical improvements to the van , nor any maintenance.
regards
Jan
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We hardly ever eat out, maybe lunch sometimes.
We don't smoke.
Wife does not drink at all
I only drink beer...... hardly any when on hols
we try and avoid campsites unless we have to, like in croatia for instance.
We will only have £700 per month to live off
plus a few grand savings.
Do you think we can do it ?
Many Thanks
Yes I think so but there is always the odd suprise to look out for. Servicing, repairs, breakages. There was a guy on the wild camping forum the other day wanting to do it on £250 a month! He still thinks he can do it as well! Maybe he can.
It would be quite easy to bumble around France, Germany or Italy from free Aire to free Aire or find wild spots for a few days. Dont travel so far and you will save money. There are CL sites in the UK and probably other sites abroad where you could get a pitch for a month for £200 or less if your happy to stay in one place for a while.
I suspect there is a limit where lack of cash makes the whole thing a chore rather than being enjoyable but I reckon you can make it ok on £700 if your careful. Just make sure you have a bail out pot if it all goes wrong.
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