How to split rent with your Roommates

Hello Everybody and welcome this Alex Diaz with Vistalegre Rentals

And today we bring you a very important topic .

How to split rent with your Roommates

They say sharing is caring, but living in a share house can be far from pleasant if the rules about splitting expenses aren’t well established.


Always set ground rules for everything before you move in, so everyone knows what is expected. And get it in writing, so there’s no ‘he said, she said’,”

“Having it written out – who pays for what and what percentage or amount – means when the bills come, it isn’t an awkward conversation

First up is how much rent each person should pay. “How you fairly split the rent between roommates depends on the house, the facilities and who is running it,”

If you’re setting up a house with roommates, you can choose to split the house in different ways to make it even, but most share homes are established or run by one person.

A bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in closet should cost more than a bedroom with a shared bathroom.

Everywhere I have rented out rooms, the larger room was more, even if only $10.”

Most properties have a master with a larger closet, more space and often an ensuite, “All those things together can equate to $50 USD or more a week in value.”

Other perks, like a garage spot should be reflected in the room rent too, especially if there is only one


While most people have cell phones for phone calls, removing the need for a landline, fixed internet charges can be split.

“You can get cheap unlimited plans and split the cost or each person can have their own portable internet,”


Food costs can also be shared. “The best arrangement will depend on the roommates’ preferences. In some share homes, everyone putting in for food and shopping together works,”


“Or you can save together for communal expenses, such as milk and bread, but everyone buys everything else themselves.

“If you are living with someone who is super strict in the way they eat, on a special diet or fanatical about money, it’s easier for everyone to do it themselves and not bother splitting the groceries.”


Well folks now you know

How to split rent with your Roommates

Im alex diaz your friend in long term rentals, vacation rentals and property management in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

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