For most of us, the image of a billionaire is inseparable from such luxurious things as yachts, private jets, jewelry, mansions, etc. However, not all owners of billions of dollars lead such a luxurious lifestyle.
Today's selection features the world's most humble billionaires. They live in ordinary houses and apartments, travel in economy class and do not see money as the main motivator.
10. Boris Johnson
The true state of the mayor of London remains a mystery. But rumor has it that the eternally disheveled, angular and clumsy blond has amassed a lot of money. Meanwhile, Johnson dresses in the most ordinary stores, does not visit expensive restaurants, and commutes to work every day by bike.
9.Sergey Brin
The co-founder of Google is one of the richest people in America. However, he lives in a three-room apartment and drives the subway or Toyota Prius with a hybrid engine. Brin likes to drop in at Katya's Russian Tea Room in San Francisco, invariably ordering borsch, pancakes and dumplings.
8. Nicholas Berggruen
The owner and founder of the investment group Berggruen Holdings until 45 years old practically did not stand out from the cohort of billionaires. However, at the age of 45, Nicholas suddenly sold out luxury real estate and officially became a homeless person. The billionaire spends most of his time traveling, staying in inexpensive hotels.
7. Michael Bloomberg
The ex-mayor of New York City rides the subway, works in a humble office and loves peanut butter. And at the same time it occupies quite a significant place among the world's wealthy with a fortune of $ 31 billion.
6. Chuck Feeney
Feeney is the creator of the Duty Free Shoppers chain of duty free shops. Chuck earned his fortune of $ 7.5 billion by selling spirits, alcohol and other Duty Free goods. The billionaire invested most of the fortune in The Atlantic Philanthropies. Feeney himself prefers to travel the world, traveling in economy class.
5. Warren Buffett
The owner of the multi-billion dollar fortune lives in a house bought 50 years ago for $ 31,500. Buffett does not have a yacht and other excesses, which he calls a "headache." The businessman spends billions of dollars on charity.
4. Mark Zuckerberg
The founder of Facebook celebrated his own wedding in the courtyard of his house, and during his recent honeymoon trip to Italy, he was more than once seen with his young wife at McDonald's. Mark is also known for his modest manner of dress and lack of manners typical of the rich.
3. Ingvar Kamprad
The founder of the famous IKEA chain has a fortune of $ 3 billion. At the same time, a couple of years ago Ingvar drove a 15-year-old Volvo. Kamprad and his wife fly exclusively in economy class, dine in cheap restaurants, and the market is desperately bargaining for the price of potatoes and tomatoes.
2. Amancio Ortega
The founder of the Zara chain dines with ordinary employees in a corporate canteen, drinks coffee in inexpensive cafes, and drives a regular car. Amancio's only lavish gesture was the $ 45 million purchase of a private jet.
1. Tim Cook
Apple's CEO says money isn't a motivator for him. Cook lives in an ordinary apartment, dresses modestly and eats in the Apple office cafeteria.