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Retired couple saves 1400 euros a month by moving into a motorhome

15.05.2026 07:59 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Retired couple saves 1400 euros a month by moving into a motorhome
Original source: Yahoo Finance

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Spanish pensioners Maribel and Vicente from Mallorca have been living in a motorhome for five years, traveling across Europe and saving 1400 euros per month compared to apartment living.

Spanish pensioners Maribel and Vicente from Mallorca have been living in a motorhome for five years, traveling across Europe. The move allowed them to cut monthly expenses by 1400 euros compared to living in an apartment. They gave up rent, utilities, and a car, saving 400 euros per month on loan and insurance.

The couple sticks to a budget of 2000 euros per month, of which up to 700 euros goes to diesel, and 150–200 euros is set aside for repairs. According to sources, the move also improved Maribel's health thanks to the dry climate.

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Retired Couple Saves €1,400 a Month by Moving into a Motorhome

13.05.2026 Yahoo Finance DEU Original source

Retired Couple Lives in Motorhome for 5 Years, Saves €1,400 a Month

13.05.2026 Business Insider DEU Original source

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