I Saved N14.9m in 6 Months: Man Starts Living in His Car, Avoids Paying High Rent in America

Publish date: 2024-06-06

Arslan Shono, a nurse from New Jersey, has revealed his unconventional decision to ditch expensive rent and school fees by secretly living in his car.

Arslan transformed his 2014 Chevy Suburban into a comfortable living space, with essential amenities and even solar panels for electricity.

Arslan's creativity saves him millions

According to Daily Mail, Arslan had saved a staggering KSh 2.8 million (N14,906,090.20) within six months while keeping his unique lifestyle under wraps from his colleagues.

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Arslan's popular YouTube channel provides an inside look into his thrifty and innovative lifestyle.

In a recent video, he showcased the intricacies of his car-home setup. He said in 2019, he used to pay $1200 (N910,464).

Inside Arslan's "new home"

The former passenger seat now serves as extra storage space, housing his gym bag, toolset, window covers, a fire extinguisher, and solar-powered batteries that provide electricity.

Arslan's self-designed "fully operating kitchen" stands out as one of the key features in his car home.

It features a mini-fridge, a sink connected to a three-gallon water tank that requires regular refilling, and a single-burner propane stove.

His resourcefulness is evident in the built-in shelves under the counter, offering additional storage options.

He fitted child safety locks on the cabinets to ensure safety while driving.

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The other side of the car is dedicated to Arslan's sleeping quarters, boasting a simple yet comfortable three-inch thick, two-by-six-foot mattress.

Hidden storage underneath the sleeping area neatly houses wires needed to run the car and his compact collection of clothes.

Man turns container to home

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a man turned a 40 feet container into a house in his village.

In a TikTok clip, the man, @farminginafrica_official, revealed that he installed the container on a plot of land.

Family converts school into home

Similarly, a family, @roamwithbus, bought an old school bus and converted the vehicle into their home to save money. It took them many hours to see it to completion.

After paying $4,500 (N2,009,835) for the vehicle, they got to work. The mother in the family stated they spent $1,250 (N558,287.50) on outside materials like paints.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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