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Young Spanish woman shares expenses of living in a motorhome

09.04.2026 01:40 1 min 1 source
COPE SPA

23-year-old Miriam from Spain published a breakdown of expenses for the first month of living in a motorhome with her partner. The total amount was 519.78 euros, including 320.77 euros for food and 126.16 euros for gasoline. Water was free thanks to a nearby access point, while electricity was provided by a solar panel.

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09.04.2026 COPE SPA

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Updated: 05.04.2026

Diesel

$2.13 /l

€1.83 · £1.59/l

79 of 120

pricier than 65% of countries

Petrol

$1.85 /l

€1.58 · £1.38/l

75 of 120

pricier than 62% of countries

LPG

$1.11 /l

€0.95 · £0.83/l

30 of 45

pricier than 64% of countries

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