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Two Spaniards choose van life due to high housing costs

27.04.2026 07:30 1 min 2 sources
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Two Spaniards choose van life due to high housing costs
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Civil servant José Antonio in Spain and waiter Pablo in Switzerland moved into campers and motorhomes because they couldn't afford rent. The first lives in a Volkswagen Transporter, the second enjoys two days off in his motorhome.

Soaring rental prices across Europe are pushing people to seek alternative lifestyles. Two Spaniards have chosen to live in camper vans and motorhomes to cut expenses.

Spain: José Antonio

José Antonio, a civil servant from Cádiz, converted a Volkswagen Transporter and has been living in it for over a year. With a salary of €1,300, he cannot afford rent: the average in Spain is €700, reaching €1,200 in Madrid and Barcelona. He runs a TikTok blog about life in just two square meters and saving on utility bills.

Switzerland: Pablo

Pablo works as a waiter in Switzerland for 42.5 hours per week and lives in a motorhome. According to Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about 142,745 Spanish citizens reside in Switzerland. Pablo notes that this lifestyle gives him two full days off. Renting used to be more affordable, but the situation has changed.

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