Billionaires are often thought of as
lavish spenders, splurging on collections such as big houses, private
resorts, clothes, shoes and the most common of them all, cars.
Many think that if they look at the garage of the world’s
wealthiest, they’d surely find a Ferrari, Bentley or a Rolls Royce in
it. But of course, there are still those billionaires who drive cars
just like the average people do.
In short, they choose to be humble and show the world that cars
are not the status symbol of being extremely rich. Believe it or not,
there are still quite a lot of humble billionaires out there. Here are
some billionaires, celebrities who actually drive inexpensive cars:
1. Ingvar Kamprad.
Ingvar Kamprad is the founder of Ikea and has a net worth of at least
$28 billion. Other billionaires may have chosen cheap cars and can be
deemed as humble, well-grounded people. But if being thrifty is
concerned, nothing beats Kampard as he chose to drive a humble Volvo
240, which only costs $1500. Aside from that, he prefers to take the
bus from time to time.
2. Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark Zuckerberg is one of the youngest billionaires in the planet.
But he definitely does not want to show the world all his wealth, as
seenin the car that he chooses to drive. In fact, he is the youngest
billionaire in the list who owns a very inexpensive car an Acura TSX
that costs only $30,000.
Zuckerberg prefers wearing jeans, shirts or hoodies, and sandals over expensive suits and leather shoes. His wedding with Priscilla Chan was held in his backyard. And the couple were seen eating at McDonalds while they were on their honeymoon in Italy.
The American business magnate and investor was born in New Mexico and his humble beginnings is considered as one of the crucial reasons for his massive success. His current net worth is estimated to be somewhere near $30 billion but tech genius still drives a 1996 Honda Accord. The same model today would cost below $4,000.
Zuckerberg prefers wearing jeans, shirts or hoodies, and sandals over expensive suits and leather shoes. His wedding with Priscilla Chan was held in his backyard. And the couple were seen eating at McDonalds while they were on their honeymoon in Italy.
3. Dustin Moskovitz, Co-founder of Facebook.
The 30 year old internet entrepreneur co-founded Facebook along with
Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum and Chris Hughes. He
left Facebook in 2008, but in March 2011, Forbes ranked Moskovitz as
one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires on the basis of his
2.34% share in Facebook. He has a net-worth of more than $6 billion but
drives a Volkswagen R32.
4. Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.
The American business magnate and investor was born in New Mexico and his humble beginnings is considered as one of the crucial reasons for his massive success. His current net worth is estimated to be somewhere near $30 billion but tech genius still drives a 1996 Honda Accord. The same model today would cost below $4,000.
5. Travis Kalanick, Co-founder of taxi app service Uber (does not own a car, he uses Uber cab).
The 38 year old serial entrepreneur dropped out of UCLA and
co-founded companies like Scour Inc. and peer-to-peer file-sharing
platform Red Swoosh before teaming up with Garrett Camp to start the
famous ride-sharing service Uber in 2009. The company was recently
valued at $18.2 billion and though his share in Uber is not known, but
he needs to own 5.49% of the company to join the billionaires’ club.
But despite his billion plus net-worth, Travis uses his Uber’s
ride-on-demand service to get around.
6. Jose Mujica, Uruguayan President (1978 Volkswagen Beetle).
Jose Mujica, president of Uruguay since
2010, is known to be the world’s poorest president. Jose donates more
than 90% of his $12,000 per month salary to benefit the poor and to
help small entrepreneurs. If we need more of anything in this world, it
would be more people like this. This man doesn’t put value on his
appearance or clothes. He is criticized for his posture and clothes,
but Jose puts more value on other things in life instead. The president
and his wife work the land themselves, growing flowers.
This austere lifestyle and the fact that
Mujica donates about 90% of his monthly salary, equivalent to $12,000
(£7,500), to charity has led him to be labelled the poorest president
in the world." I'm called the poorest president', but I don't feel
pooI, ive lived like this most of my life," he says, sitting on an old
chair in his garden, using a cushion favoured by Manuela the dog. "I
can live well with what I have." His charitable donations which benefit
poor people and small entrepreneurs mean his salary is roughly in line
with the average Uruguayan income of $775 (£485) a month.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio. (Toyota Prius + Tesla Roadster, and Fisker Karma hybrid).
Leonardo DiCaprio net worth is estimated at $220 million. Hollywood
careers are built on smart choices and the biggest names have always
been the most diverse actors only. Over the past year Depp earned $50
million to DiCaprio’s $77 million. Both actors have achieved wealth and
fame by making some unusual choices with their careers. Leonardo
DiCaprio net worth came from his film appearances as an actor as well
as from his commercial and TV appearances as a child. Leonardo DiCaprio
net worth began to amass after starring in the megahit Titanic in
1997, he had since his pick of roles.
Jose Mujica, president of Uruguay since
2010, is known to be the world’s poorest president. Jose donates more
than 90% of his $12,000 per month salary to benefit the poor and to
help small entrepreneurs. If we need more of anything in this world, it
would be more people like this. This man doesn’t put value on his
appearance or clothes. He is criticized for his posture and clothes,
but Jose puts more value on other things in life instead. The president
and his wife work the land themselves, growing flowers.
8. Warren Buffet.
The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett’s net worth may be
$46 billion dollars, but he still lives in his 50-year old home he paid
$31,500 for in Omaha, Nebraska. Known as one of the wealthiest
individuals in the world and possibly the most successful investor of
the 20thcentury, he has managed to stay grounded and humble. He has
made giving an art form and recently donated a great portion of his
wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to be used for
philanthropic purposes.
9. Jim C. Walton, WalMart heir and Chair of Arvest Bank.
Net worth: $34.7 billion.
Jim C. Walton is the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, who was also well-known as a penny pincher. Walton owns a great deal of stock in Walmart and runs Arvest Bank, which is a personal wealth management company managed by his family.His business takes place not in a fancy high rise, but in a forgettable brick building. He and his wife still live in Arkansas, where he was born.
11.Azim Premji:Jim C. Walton is the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, who was also well-known as a penny pincher. Walton owns a great deal of stock in Walmart and runs Arvest Bank, which is a personal wealth management company managed by his family.His business takes place not in a fancy high rise, but in a forgettable brick building. He and his wife still live in Arkansas, where he was born.
Many of the world’s wealthiest
businessmen will tell you that having a large fortune allows you the
freedom to do what you want, when you want, and not have to answer to
anyone. Most enjoy lavish lifestyles, soaking up the spotlight and
wasting their millions on ridiculously extravagant luxuries.But these
humble and frugal CEOs enjoy a different lifestyle, and each can attest
that spending their fortunes on causes that improve our world can be a
much more satisfying experience that lasts.
10. Carlos Slim Helu:
Estimated Net worth: $70 Billion
He’s up there with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett competing for the title of richest man in the world but Slim is by no means an excessive spender. The mobile phone magnate owns a 6-bedroom home, and has done for the past three decades; he also drives himself to work everyday.
He’s up there with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett competing for the title of richest man in the world but Slim is by no means an excessive spender. The mobile phone magnate owns a 6-bedroom home, and has done for the past three decades; he also drives himself to work everyday.
Estimated Net Worth: $19:1 Billion
One of the richest men in India, the chairmanof Wipro, he’s known for his focused concernwith the company’s resources. That extends to monitoring toilet-paper and switching off lights when leaving an office; apparently he still takes rickshaws to and from the airport.
One of the richest men in India, the chairmanof Wipro, he’s known for his focused concernwith the company’s resources. That extends to monitoring toilet-paper and switching off lights when leaving an office; apparently he still takes rickshaws to and from the airport.