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Australian retirees and a couple without a home: two ways to live in a caravan

03.02.2026 18:32 1 min 1 source РУС
9news.com.au ENG
Australian retirees and a couple without a home: two ways to live in a caravan
Original source: 9news.com.au

A South Australian couple chose a life on the road over a mortgage five years ago. They sold most of their possessions, quit their jobs, and left their rental to travel full-time in a campervan. They have covered approximately 116,000 kilometers across Australia, funding their travels through casual work and social media. Their weekly expenses for life on the road range from $500 to $1000.

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Couple travels 116,000km across Australia instead of buying a house

03.02.2026 9news.com.au ENG Original source

AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 01.08.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.40 /l

AUD1.98 · €1.21/l

69 of 140

cheaper than 51% of countries

Premium 95

$1.52 /l

AUD2.15 · €1.31/l

43 of 94

cheaper than 55% of countries

Premium 98

$1.59 /l

AUD2.26 · €1.38/l

12 of 23

cheaper than 52% of countries

Diesel

$1.70 /l

AUD2.41 · €1.47/l

89 of 141

pricier than 62% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.71 /l

AUD2.43 · €1.48/l

14 of 41

cheaper than 68% of countries

LPG

$1.03 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.89/l

35 of 54

pricier than 63% of countries

E85

$1.75 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.51/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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