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Cost of converting a van into a motorhome in Brazil: from 40,000 to 400,000 reais

24.07.2026 02:11 1 min 2 sources
Correio Braziliense - Radar POR + 1 more
Cost of converting a van into a motorhome in Brazil: from 40,000 to 400,000 reais
Original source: Correio Braziliense - Radar

In Brief

Converting a van into a motorhome in Brazil costs between 40,000 and 400,000 reais. Used vans cost 25,000–150,000 reais, interior fitting 15,000–50,000 reais, legalisation 2,500–4,000 reais.

The cost of converting a van into a motorhome in Brazil varies widely. According to one source, total investment ranges from 40,000 to 100,000 reais; another source puts it between 45,000 and 160,000 reais. A used van (e.g. Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) costs 25,000–150,000 reais.

Interior fitting adds 15,000–50,000 reais, with about 30% of the budget going to furniture and insulation costing 2,500–6,500 reais. Legalisation through DETRAN and INMETRO costs 2,500–4,000 reais. Monthly living expenses on the road are estimated at 3,000–5,000 reais.

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23.04.2026 Correio Braziliense - Radar POR Original source

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