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Kai and Josefine König from Monheim sold their house in the Rhineland and traveled through Europe in a motorhome from 2020 with two children. They visited over 30 countries, including Albania. After years on the road, the family settled in Småland, Sweden.
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Kai and Josefine König from Monheim sold their house in the Rhineland and traveled through Europe in a motorhome from 2020 with two children. They vis...
Kai and Josefine König from Monheim sold their house in the Rhineland and traveled through Europe in a motorhome from 2020 with two children. They visited over 30 countries, including Albania. After years on the road, the family settled in Småland, Sweden.
Sweden — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super 95
$1.51 /l
SEK14.34 · €1.31/l
78 of 140
pricier than 55% of countries
Super Plus 98
$1.64 /l
SEK15.58 · €1.42/l
50 of 93
pricier than 53% of countries
Diesel
$2.01 /l
SEK19.06 · €1.74/l
103 of 141
pricier than 72% of countries
E85
$1.46 /l
SEK13.79 · €1.26/l
5 of 6
pricier than 67% of countries
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