Jane and Jim Durrant, early empty nesters envious of their daughters travels and inspired by friends Steve and Lynda (https://lsontourblog.wordpress.com), decided to quit their jobs, rent out their home in Auckland and tour Canada and the USA for a year. A mix of RVing, house sitting and a whole lot of fun, 18 months later returned home with a serious case of wanderlust. So phase 2 is an Australian road trip – stay tuned!
So this blog is mainly a travel diary so we can remember where we’ve been !
After 26 weeks travelling in Canada, here are our average living costs per week in CAD$, Not including set up costs and insurance.
The US costs are an average after 26 weeks of travel. We are really embracing the “less-is-more” lifestyle
CAD$ pw | US$ pw | AU$ pw | |
Supermarket Food & household items, also incl eating out, | 231 | 177 | 179 |
Gas / diesel | 193 | 117 | 119 |
Entry fees, Sightseeing | 52 | 41 | 41 |
Alcohol | 63 | 39 | 46 |
Clothes and Accessories | 62 | 52 | 46 |
Camp Fees, dumping, Laundry | 33 | 38 | 47 |
RV Maintenance | 45 | 22 | 62 |
Buses, trains, ferries, taxis, parking, tolls | 28 | 19 | 22 |
Phone / data | 18 | 10 | 6 |
Propane / LPG | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Total average per week. | 732 | 552 | 576 |
Total CAD$19,024 over 26 weeks.
Total US$14,363 over 26 weeks (incl 3 day Bahamas cruise).

So impressed you two. Inspirational.
Looking forward to crossing paths soon.
Happy travels,
Paul and Marie
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