Tips For Sharing Living Costs With Roommates

Utilities

Utilities tend to be an even split since they are already calculated based on usage. Add the average cost of all the bills in the apartment and divide by the number of people splitting the apartment. This approach also avoids resentment if someone spends more time in the apartment or house than others.

You should also decide on a guest policy since girlfriends and boyfriends frequently spending the night and showering with roommates can drive up the cost of bills for the other housemates. Lack of compensation for the extra guest can lead to resentment among roommates, so avoid this by accounting for frequent guests before they stay.

Next up, learn how to handle communal groceries.