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People Living in Motorhomes: Spending 1000 Yuan per Month

16.03.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source
cj.sina.cn ZHO

The article profiles three Chinese residents who have switched to living in motorhomes and travel trailers to reduce costs. One, living in a trailer near his workplace in Beijing, spends around 1000 yuan per month on parking and utilities, which is cheaper than renting an apartment. Another couple traveling the country reports annual basic expenses of 38,000 yuan, including fuel and food.

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People Living in Motorhomes: Spending 1000 Yuan per Month

16.03.2026 cj.sina.cn ZHO

🇨🇳 China — fuel prices

Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.19 /l

CNY8.02 · €1.03/l

40 of 132

cheaper than 70% of countries

Petrol

$1.23 /l

CNY8.35 · €1.07/l

44 of 133

cheaper than 68% of countries

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