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Cost of Living in a Motorhome in Brazil

26.01.2026 11:16 1 min 1 source РУС
Catraca Livre POR

The monthly budget for a couple living in a motorhome in Brazil ranges from 3,000 to 7,000 Brazilian reais. Key expenses include fuel, food, mobile internet, maintenance, and overnight parking fees. Savings are achieved by cooking meals inside the vehicle and using apps to find competitively priced fuel.

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Cost of Living in a Motorhome in Brazil

26.01.2026 Catraca Livre POR Original source

BR Brazil — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Gasolina Comum

$1.27 /l

BRL6.57 · €1.11/l

54 of 168

cheaper than 68% of countries

RON 95

$1.31 /l

BRL6.73 · €1.14/l

29 of 102

cheaper than 73% of countries

Diesel S10

$1.34 /l

BRL6.89 · €1.17/l

60 of 167

cheaper than 65% of countries

GNV

$0.93 /l

BRL4.81 · €0.81/l

8 of 16

cheaper than 56% of countries

Etanol

$0.81 /l

BRL4.18 · €0.71/l

2 of 6

cheaper than 83% of countries

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