cost split

[/kɔst splɪt/]
nounpl: cost splits
divisão de custos
1. An arrangement where two or more parties divide the expenses or costs of something equally or proportionally
We agreed to a cost split for the apartment rental between the three roommates.
Concordamos com uma divisão de custos do aluguel do apartamento entre os três moradores.
2. In business, a method of allocating expenses among different departments, projects, or cost centers
The cost split between Marketing and Operations was calculated based on resource usage.
A divisão de custos entre Marketing e Operações foi calculada com base no uso de recursos.
3. A financial arrangement where participants share the financial burden of a common expense
For the team dinner, we did a cost split among all attendees.
Para o jantar da equipe, fizemos uma divisão de custos entre todos os participantes.
The concept of cost split is widely accepted in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly common among roommates, friends dining out, and in business operations. In Brazil, 'rateio' is a formal accounting term frequently used in corporate environments, while 'divisão de custos' is more casual. The practice reflects shared responsibility and fairness in financial matters across both cultures.
NYC Slang
going halfsies / splitting the bill
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cost sharingexpense splitshared costscost allocationburden sharing
Antonyms / Antônimos
full paymentsole responsibilityunilateral cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão de custos
Most common and standard term used in business and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rateio de custos
Alternative term, more formal and common in corporate settings
São Paulo
divisão de despesas / rateio
Both terms are used, rateio is preferred in accounting and finance sectors
Portugal
divisão de custos / partilha de custos
Partilha de custos is more formal and commonly used in Portuguese European business

Related Words

cost allocationexpense sharingbudgetfinancial arrangementsplit bill

Related Idioms & Phrases

go Dutch
split the difference
split the bill
divvy up
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