Saguaro expenses.
How much does a bus build cost?
The #1 question when wanting to do a DIY conversion.
The breakdown.
When we first dreamed of living on the road full-time, our biggest concern was whether we could afford it. But with careful budgeting and saving aggressively for over two years, we were able to complete our entire conversion for around $24k, including the cost of the bus itself!
Sure, we know that other people have converted buses for less, but we're thrilled with the value we got for our money. And when we did the math, we realized that our investment would pay for itself within just two years of no longer renting an apartment in Atlanta.
Knowing that we made a wise financial decision is a great feeling, and we hope our experience can inspire others to take the leap into bus life. And if you're curious about where every dollar went in our conversion, we've got all the data right here to help you understand what it really costs to create your own cozy home on wheels!
| Category | # of Items | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 1 | $6,700.00 |
| Electrical | 86 | $6,827.25 |
| Kitchen | 33 | $2,380.17 |
| Plumbing | 72 | $2,005.42 |
| Wood | 63 | $1,960.81 |
| Bathroom | 13 | $1,283.29 |
| Living Space | 18 | $671.69 |
| Paint | 54 | $631.97 |
| Tools | 28 | $428.77 |
| Hardware | 42 | $409.97 |
| Insulation | 11 | $273.44 |
| Misc | 7 | $263.74 |
| Window Covers | 10 | $244.94 |
| Build Cost | - | $17,381.46 |
| TOTAL COST | - | $24,081.46 |