Tips For Sharing Living Costs With Roommates

Groceries

Since roommates tend to have different lives and schedules, we suggest not splitting the grocery bill with your roommate unless you will have shared dinners. For everyday necessities like toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, and other household items, however, add the cost of everything and divide it by the number of people who will be using the items.

Keeping a list of basic supplies for the house and their cost somewhere easily accessible, such as the refrigerator, will help remind everyone of these costs. Groceries are usually divided up per person and placed in a shared refrigerator, so be mindful of that. If you find yourself supplying more of the groceries than you would like in a roommate situation, consider asking them to chip in for these meals.

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