The Minimalist Myth vs. Real-Life Opulence

In public, Elon Musk has championed a minimalist lifestyle—selling seven homes over two years and claiming in 2020 he would “own no house” . He even lived on roughly $1 a day in food and opted for a small Boxabl prefab home near SpaceX’s Starbase

Yet behind the scenes, Musk’s life tells a different story.

 Private Jets & Exclusive Air Travel

He owns two Gulfstream private jets: a G550 (adapted for sleep and meetings) and a long-range G650ER valued at around $70–$78 million

These aircraft, registered under Falcon Landing LLC, are used regularly for business travel—contrasting sharply with his public image of austerity

 A Multi-Million-Dollar Automobile Collection

Though famous for Tesla’s electric cars, Musk privately owns high-end gas-powered vehicles:

Audi Q7, Porsche 911, BMW M5 A rare Lotus Esprit “submarine car” from The Spy Who Loved Me, acquired for $920,000 and credited as inspiration for the Cybertruck

Supercars rumored to include a Ferrari F8, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, and Bugatti La Voiture Noire — a collection valued in the high seven figures

Real Estate: From Prefab to Palatial

Publicly, Musk claims to live in a $50k Boxabl unit

Privately, he retains access to a $12 million Austin mansion and a Les Al mansion in Bel Air

Rumors abound that he’s interested in a $42 million penthouse in Palm Beach

Luxury Chartering & Extravagant Leisure

While Musk doesn’t outright own a yacht, sources say he charters superyachts and is exploring private island purchases — potentially for SpaceX test sites

He’s hosted lavish themed events, including a Gatsby-style party in his former mansion

Fine Art & High-End Collectibles

Musk reportedly owns—or is interested in—Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger, paid $179 million in 2015

He reportedly has early prototypes of Tesla Bot and other tech collectibles

 Fashion: Cyberpunk Meets Minimalism

Musk’s style is distinct: utilitarian techwear and muted tones—blazers, jeans, basic caps .

Though generally casual, he has worn tuxedos at high-profile events like the Met Gala .

 Political Luxury & Power Proximity

Musk famously celebrated New Years at Mar‑a‑Lago, reportedly living on‑site to be near Trump in 2025

He has donated heavily to Trump’s campaign ($250M+), and rumors link him to leading a “Department of Government Efficiency” under the new administration

 Public Criticism & Protest Backlash

His luxurious travel and political ties have drawn protests and boycott campaigns like “Tesla Takedown” across the U.S. and Europe

Anti-Musk protestors have targeted Tesla showrooms, with incidents ranging from peaceful vigils to vandalism

 Net Worth Rollercoaster

Musk’s net worth spiked to $500B at the end of 2024, then tumbled nearly $100B+ in early 2025 to approximately $380–$424B

His wealth swings have intensified scrutiny of how this lavish lifestyle affects his various ventures.

Conclusion: A Wealthy Contrast

Elon Musk’s 2025 lifestyle is a study in extremes. Publicly, he touts minimalist living; privately, he secretly indulges in high-ticket assets and political luxury. His contrasting persona—fiscal asceticism paired with lavish spending—blurs the boundaries between image and reality. As his financial and political engagements deepen, so does public concern over his priorities and power.