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20-year-old Valeria lives in a motorhome: 'We decided to change everything for this life, though it's not always as perfect as it seems'

26.05.2026 20:25 1 min 1 source
COPE SPA

Valeria (20), known as Bal on TikTok, lives in a motorhome with her partner and dog. She admits the lifestyle isn't always perfect but wouldn't change it. In Spain, living in a motorhome costs between €500 and €1,200 per month on average, including financing, fuel, insurance, and maintenance. Overnight stays inside the vehicle are legal, but setting up awnings or furniture outside is prohibited, with fines from €90 to €600, and up to €5,000 in protected areas.

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20-year-old Valeria lives in a motorhome: 'We decided to change everything for this life, though it's not always as perfect as it seems'

26.05.2026 COPE SPA

🇪🇸 Spain — fuel prices

Updated: 23.05.2026

Diesel

$2.00 /l

€1.72 · £1.48/l

83 of 120

pricier than 68% of countries

Petrol

$1.87 /l

€1.61 · £1.39/l

82 of 118

pricier than 69% of countries

LPG

$1.23 /l

€1.05 · £0.91/l

38 of 46

pricier than 80% of countries

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