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Retiree lives in van to preserve savings

18.08.2026 06:19 1 min 1 source РУС
Maison & Travaux FRA

Lee, 71, has lived in her minivan in Arizona for eight years to protect her savings amid rising housing costs. With a monthly income of just over $1,000, she spends about $490–575 on fuel, insurance, storage, and food. Lee says renting is currently unaffordable and views van life as a necessity rather than an ideal choice.

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US United States — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

Regular

$1.07 /l

€0.92 · £0.79/l

33 of 143

cheaper than 78% of countries

Midgrade

$1.22 /l

€1.06 · £0.90/l

20 of 95

cheaper than 80% of countries

Premium

$1.32 /l

€1.14 · £0.98/l

9 of 25

cheaper than 68% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.40 /l

€1.21 · £1.04/l

64 of 143

cheaper than 56% of countries

LPG

$0.90 /l

€0.78 · £0.67/l

30 of 55

pricier than 53% of countries

E85

$0.69 /l

€0.60 · £0.51/l

1 of 6

cheaper than 100% of countries

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