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Five years ago, an Argentine couple left their traditional lifestyle to travel in a motorhome. They have visited Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, preferring small towns off the beaten path. They now travel in a camper van, having adapted to life in a compact space.
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Five years ago, an Argentine couple left their traditional lifestyle to travel in a motorhome. They have visited Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay...
Five years ago, an Argentine couple left their traditional lifestyle to travel in a motorhome. They have visited Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, preferring small towns off the beaten path. They now travel in a camper van, having adapted to life in a compact space.
Uruguay — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Nafta Súper
$2.15 /l
UYU86.29 · €1.86/l
123 of 140
pricier than 87% of countries
RON 97
$2.26 /l
UYU90.85 · €1.96/l
79 of 93
pricier than 84% of countries
Gas oil
$1.40 /l
UYU56.24 · €1.21/l
61 of 141
cheaper than 57% of countries
Gas oil premium
$1.65 /l
UYU66.24 · €1.43/l
11 of 40
cheaper than 75% of countries
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