5%
Standard restaurants
Most dine-in restaurants without input tax credit. 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST.
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GST bill splitter. Split the full receipt — tax included.
Restaurant bills in India include GST and sometimes a service charge. Enter the final total — tax and all — and split it instantly among your group.
GST quick reference
Common GST rates in India
18%
Premium / 5-star hotels
Restaurants in hotels with room tariff above ₹7,500 per night or premium chains.
0%
Takeaway / swiggy
Food delivery apps charge 5% GST but it is included in the platform fee, not added to your order total.
Example
Dinner at a restaurant — bill breakdown
# dinner for 4 — Barbeque Nation style
food subtotal ····· ₹3,200.00
service charge (5%) · ₹160.00
GST (5%) ········ ₹167.50
total ············· ₹3,527.50
# enter ₹3,527.50 → each of 4 pays ₹881.88
About this tool
How to split a GST bill between friends in India
Indian restaurant bills typically show: food subtotal, service charge (if any), CGST, SGST, and a grand total. When splitting with a group, use the grand total — the bottom-of-receipt number that includes all taxes and charges. Enter that into EsyBill, add everyone's names, and share the link.
This approach means each person pays their proportional share of the entire bill — food plus taxes plus service charge — which is the fairest outcome. Nobody argues about whether the GST should be divided differently, because the calculator already handles it in the total.
FAQ
GST bill splitting, answered.
How do I split a bill that includes GST in India?
Enter the total amount including GST into EsyBill — the final figure shown on the receipt. Add everyone's names and split. GST is already baked into the total, so everyone's share includes their proportional share of the tax.
What is the GST rate at restaurants in India?
Restaurants charge 5% GST (2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST) without ITC. Air-conditioned restaurants or those in 5-star hotels may charge 18% GST. Always check the bill — the GST amount is itemised separately.
Should I split the subtotal or the total including GST?
Split the total including GST — the number at the bottom of the receipt. Every person at the table benefits equally from the restaurant's service, so each person should pay an equal share of the tax.
What is a service charge and how does it differ from GST?
GST is a government tax and mandatory. Service charge is an optional charge added by the restaurant (usually 5–10%). GST is levied on the subtotal plus service charge. Enter the final bill total — GST and all — into EsyBill.
Can EsyBill calculate GST separately?
EsyBill splits whatever total you enter. To show the GST amount explicitly, note it separately when sharing the bill link, or mention it in the bill name (e.g., "Dinner ₹1,200 incl. 5% GST").