How to Split Bills Fairly: Equity vs. Equality
Splitting the bill isn't always as simple as dividing by the number of people. Here is how to ensure everyone feels treated fairly.
The 50/50 Myth
Splitting 50/50 works for friends with similar incomes on a comparable dinner. But for rent with significant income disparity, or a dinner where one person ordered wine and the other water, it creates friction.
Splitting by Consumption
This is the fairest method for dining out. Everyone pays for what they consumed. Our Custom Split feature makes this easy.
Proportional Splitting
For shared living expenses (rent, utilities), couples often split based on income. If Person A makes $100k and Person B makes $50k, Person A pays 66% of the rent. This ensures both parties retain a similar percentage of disposable income.