
Travel Expense Splitter
Description:
The Travel Expense Splitter is a web-based application designed to help groups of travelers fairly split and track trip expenses. It eliminates the hassle of manual calculations by keeping a clear record of who paid for what and how much each person owes or is owed. Perfect for friends on road trips, family vacations, or group tours, the app ensures transparency and avoids misunderstandings over money.
The backend (PHP, Java, or Node.js) manages user accounts, expense storage, and settlement calculations, while the frontend (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript) offers a clean, intuitive interface for quick expense entry and viewing.
Key Features:
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Add trip members and assign names or nicknames.
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Log expenses with details (payer, amount, category, date, notes).
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Automatically calculate balances and show who owes whom.
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Group multiple expenses under one trip for better organization.
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Real-time currency converter for international trips.
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Generate a final settlement summary at trip end.
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Export expense report as PDF or Excel for record-keeping.
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Responsive design for easy mobile usage during travel.
Example Use Case:
A group of 4 friends goes on a weekend trip:
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Day 1: John pays ₹4,000 for hotel.
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Day 2: Priya pays ₹2,000 for fuel.
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Day 3: Ahmed pays ₹3,000 for food.
The app automatically calculates that each person’s share is ₹2,250 and shows how much each owes or needs to receive.