Let's say I take $1 from you, and give x (where x < 1) cents to someone else, when my friend used to take $2 from you and give y (where y < 2) cents to someone

Let's say I take $1 from you, and give x (where x < 1) cents to someone else, when my friend used to take $2 from you and give y (where y < 2) cents to someone else. Which of these situations constitutes a net gain?