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Billionaires are often associated with extravagant spending and luxurious lifestyles. Yet, quite a few high-net-worth individuals are choosing a notably modest approach to daily living.<\/p>\n

According to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report<\/a> 2025, the collective wealth of billionaires is projected to increase by $5.9 trillion. However, not all of them display their fortunes through flashy assets or opulent lifestyles.<\/p>\n

From Warren Buffett<\/a>\u2019s well-known preference for simple meals to Elon Musk\u2019s occasional habit of sleeping in his office, several prominent billionaires maintain relatively understated routines. Many have opted against maintaining large collections of luxury cars or palatial homes with extravagant features.<\/p>\n

Here are some billionaires from across the world who are known for their preference for simplicity, focus, and a more grounded way of living:<\/p>\n

Warren Buffett<\/p>\n

With a net worth of $142.3 billion, according to Forbes, Buffett is the former CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway<\/a>. One of the most successful investors of all time, he is part of the 1% club who have decided to give away 99% of their wealth to charities. The twelfth richest in the world, he still resides in his Omaha bungalow bought for $31,000 in 1958.<\/p>\n

At the helm of slow living, the 95-year-old billionaire often enjoys a McDonald\u2019s hamburger and a cherry Coke. In fact, the Buffett diet also includes five Cokes a day, potato chips, and Cheetos. Least bothered by luxury cars or modern-day \u2018gadgets\u2019, Buffett once told CNBC, \u201cYou will be successful if the people that you would hope to have love you, do love you,\u201d \u2013 and that drives his simplistic life.<\/p>\n

\"warrenWarren Buffett has McDonald\u2019s, Coke, and Chips at 95. (Image: Reuters)<\/p>\n

Buffett, as per Investopedia, also drives a 2014 Cadillac and resisted buying a smartphone till 2020. Even today, his iPhone has no apps, he prefers to fly commercial, and advocates the use of coupons. One of his core investing philosophies is using cash, which builds accountability. But interestingly, his hobbies include playing bridge and reading over 500 pages a day.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy life couldn\u2019t be happier. In fact, it\u2019d be worse if I had six or eight houses. So, I have everything I need to have, and I don\u2019t need any more because it doesn\u2019t make a difference after a point,\u201d Buffett had said in a shareholder meeting in 2014.<\/p>\n

Elon Musk<\/p>\n

The richest man in the world, with a net worth of over 30 billionaires combined, the EV tycoon is estimated to have over $827 billion to his name. But contradictory to billionaire standards, he still lives a Spartan life. Elon Musk<\/a>\u2018s modest living set-up is located near SpaceX\u2019s Starbase launch site. Maye Musk, the billionaire\u2019s mother, had once revealed that his \u2018home\u2019 had an empty fridge, had one towel, and she slept in the garage.<\/p>\n

Reportedly valued at $45,000, his frugal lifestyle <\/a>is linked to his workaholism. Sleeping at 3 AM, he has dedicated his entire life to building Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter, purchased for $44 billion). Often spotted in the same clothes, Musk does not flash logos. In 2020, he shared on X, \u201cI am selling all physical possessions. Will own no house,\u201d listing his seven California homes for $137 million.<\/p>\n

In a post by Dima Zeniuk, an influencer who follows Musk closely, shared in March 2026, a photo from the billionaire\u2019s Texas house on X. He wrote, \u201cElon Musk\u2019s house in Boca Chica, Texas. No fancy things, only what\u2019s essential for living,\u201d for a picture which showed a basic wooden floor, double-door fridge, and a rocket installation in the middle of the living room.<\/p>\n

Elon Musk’s house in Boca Chica, Texas. No fancy things, only what’s essential for living pic.twitter.com\/klGKEtkGKR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dima Zeniuk (@DimaZeniuk) March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Azim Premji<\/p>\n

The founder chairman of Wipro, the Mumbai-based billionaire, Azim Premji<\/a>\u2018s net worth of nearly $8.4 billion, according to Forbes. Who once dropped out of Stanford in 1966 to run his family\u2019s cooking oil business, Premji committed nearly $265 million from 2022-25 towards underprivileged girls in India.<\/p>\n

\"azimAzim Premji has a net worth of $8.4 billion as per Forbes. (Image: X)<\/p>\n

One of the most influential voices in India, his simplistic living is an ode to his humility. Driving a simple Toyota Corolla, as per Business Insider, he flies economy and stays in budget hotels when he travels.<\/p>\n

Premji also prioritises home-cooked meals and often sticks to a few wardrobe staples, like a crisp shirt and trousers. Public information reports no yachts or mansions under his name, while his Bengaluru home is known to be a sustainable and farmhouse-style construction.<\/p>\n

Savitri Jindal<\/p>\n

India\u2019s richest woman, the matriarch of the Jindal Group<\/a>, Savitri Jindal and family are worth nearly $39 billion, as per Forbes. Leading a minimal life away from the public eye, she has worked extensively towards preserving the cultural and artistic heritage of India.<\/p>\n

\"savitriSavitri Jindal is the richest female billionaire in India. (Image: X)<\/p>\n

Often seen in minimal cotton sarees, she does not prioritise designer wear or jewellery. A minister of the Haryana government, she campaigns in simple cars.<\/p>\n

Richer than Azim Premji, her lifestyle does not scream \u2018billionaire\u2019. In fact, as per a Business Insider India report, Jindal still draws a pension of Rs 90,000 from the Indian government.<\/p>\n