◆ Tipping by Country

How much to tip, country by country

Tipping norms are wildly different around the world — 20% expected in the US, essentially zero in Japan, and a discretionary service charge in much of Europe. Pick a country for its customary tip, a calculator in the local currency, and honest guidance on restaurants, taxis, hotels and bars across 42+ countries.

North America

USA15–20% expected Canada15–20% expected

Europe

UK10–12.5% (often added)Ireland10–15% for good service FranceService included; round up GermanyRound up / 5–10%ItalyCoperto charged; tip optional SpainNot expected; small change NetherlandsRound up / 5–10%SwitzerlandIncluded; round up SwedenNot expected; round up DenmarkIncluded; not expected NorwayNot expected; round up PortugalSmall tip / round up Greece5–10% appreciated AustriaRound up / 5–10%BelgiumIncluded; round up Poland10% common

Asia-Pacific

JapanNot expected (can offend)ChinaNot customary South KoreaNot expected Hong Kong10% service often added India5–10% common ThailandRound up / ~10%VietnamNot expected; appreciated SingaporeNot expected (service charge)IndonesiaRound up; 10% at hotels Philippines10% (may be added)AustraliaNot expected; appreciated New ZealandNot expected

Middle East & Africa

UAE10–15% appreciated Saudi Arabia10–15% common Qatar10% appreciated Egypt10% (baksheesh) expected South Africa10–15% expected Morocco5–10% customary Israel12–15% expected

Latin America

Mexico10–15% expected Brazil10% usually included Argentina~10% appreciated Chile10% expected Colombia10% often added