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Patagonia resident spends less than 200,000 pesos per month living in a motorhome

22.07.2026 20:00 1 min 1 source
Hablando Claro SPA
Patagonia resident spends less than 200,000 pesos per month living in a motorhome
Original source: Hablando Claro

Camila, a former office worker from Neuquén, converted an old Traffic van into a motorhome and lives in Patagonia on a budget of under 200,000 pesos per month. Her main expenses include fuel (60,000–80,000 pesos), food (45,000–55,000 pesos), and gas and maintenance (20,000–30,000 pesos). She earns income through photography, writing trail guides, and bartering services for accommodation, while using free campsites and municipal showers.

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Patagonia resident spends less than 200,000 pesos per month living in a motorhome

22.07.2026 Hablando Claro SPA Original source

🇦🇷 Argentina — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

Nafta Súper

$1.44 /l

ARS2,127.55 · €1.26/l

76 of 141

pricier than 53% of countries

RON 98

$1.63 /l

ARS2,407.86 · €1.43/l

51 of 94

pricier than 53% of countries

Gas oil

$1.54 /l

ARS2,272.84 · €1.35/l

80 of 142

pricier than 56% of countries

Gas oil premium

$1.70 /l

ARS2,511.35 · €1.49/l

16 of 40

cheaper than 62% of countries

GNC

$0.54 /l

ARS796.61 · €0.47/l

4 of 15

cheaper than 80% of countries

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