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Influencer lives in camper and needs only 300 euros a month

26.08.2026 10:47 1 min 1 source РУС
Berliner Kurier DEU
Influencer lives in camper and needs only 300 euros a month
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A Spaniard named Jesus sold his apartment and moved into a six-meter camper named 'India' with his German shepherd Zeus. His monthly expenses now range from 300 to 500 euros, covering food and diesel. Previously, he spent at least twice as much on housing costs like property tax and utilities. He built the interior himself over 1.5 years, with a insulated roof tent costing 1,500 euros and storage boxes around 100 euros. However, a new Fiat Ducato costs about 80,000 euros, 30,000 more than he paid. In Berlin, permanent living in a motorhome on public streets is not allowed, and heating is needed from November.

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