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Roommate Expense Sharing Guide

How to fairly split rent, utilities, and shared costs with roommates

Managing shared living costs

1

Agree on rent rules

Adjust ratios based on room size and amenities

2

Log utilities

Record bills in SplitPay as they arrive

3

Track household items

Buyer logs it, settle at month's end

4

Split subscriptions

Account holder records WiFi, streaming, etc. monthly

Payments

Dinner

Paid by Alice

$45.00
AliceBobCharlie

Taxi

Paid by Bob

$28.00
AliceBobCharlieDiana

Set a monthly settlement day to prevent balances from piling up. Early action keeps the peace.

Total Spent

$73.00

Settlement

CharlieAlice$12.50
DianaBob$14.00

Key Takeaways

  • Agree on splitting rules before moving in
  • Log all shared expenses in SplitPay
  • Monthly settlements prevent conflicts

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