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People are sharing ‘rich people’s hobbies’ that are actually not that expensive – 17 surprisingly affordable pastimes

Dominic Carter. Updated November 3rd, 2026

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From the outside, it can often look as if rich people live on a different planet, what with their fancy clothes and expensive lifestyle.

When you dig a little deeper though, their way of life isn’t totally unachievable. In fact lots of their hobbies are surprisingly accessible. And we know this because u/HeatContent6418 put the following question to r/AskReddit:

‘What’s a rich people hobby which is actually not that expensive?’

If you’re looking for a new pastime, why not try these top answers…

1.

‘Spending time with their kids after school.’
-monstarjams

2.

‘Birdwatching. The birds have no idea how much your binoculars cost.’
-MainlyPassingThru

3.

‘Yacht racing.

Hear me out. While the boats can be very expensive, I raced for 15 years before I had to pay for anything more than a life jacket and rain gear.

Racing sailors are always in need of crew, even those that don’t know much about it. At my yacht club, there is a bench where people can just show up at before a race, and someone will find a place for them. Bring a six pack with you, and you’ll likely be invited back.’
-ProbablyFullOfShit

4.

‘Cycling on a random Weds morning at like 11am. I swear these dudes must be loaded’
-calmtigers

5.

‘Tennis. A racket and tennis balls are relatively cheap, and you can always find a free park to play at’
-Plastic_Success_540

6.

‘Day drinking’
-Professional-Top7427

7.

‘You can get opera tickets quite cheaply.
Not the best seats, obviously. Some places have discounts for students or under a certain age.

Dress fancy and enjoy some of the best singers for hours.’
-CokeAndChill

8.

‘Fishing can either cost a fortune or less than $50’
-slayez06

9.

‘Tax avoidance.’
-Empty_Bell_1942

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