Tipping in Colombia
In Colombia, the customary tip is 10% often added. Work out the tip, the total and the split per person below, in COP.
Colombian restaurants commonly add a voluntary 10% service charge (propina voluntaria) and staff will ask whether you would like to include it — you can decline. Tipping elsewhere is modest: round up for taxis and leave a small amount for hotel staff.
Tip table for Colombia at 10%
The tip and total on some common bill amounts at the customary 10% rate.
| Bill | Tip (10%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| COP 20 | COP 2 | COP 22 |
| COP 50 | COP 5 | COP 55 |
| COP 80 | COP 8 | COP 88 |
| COP 100 | COP 10 | COP 110 |
| COP 200 | COP 20 | COP 220 |
How to calculate a tip in Colombia
- 01 Enter your bill amount in COP.
- 02 The customary 10% tip is pre-filled — adjust it or tap a quick preset to match the service.
- 03 Set how many people are splitting the bill to see the tip, total and per-person amount instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Do you tip in Colombia?
Yes — the customary tip in Colombia is 10% often added. Colombian restaurants commonly add a voluntary 10% service charge (propina voluntaria) and staff will ask whether you would like to include it — you can decline. Tipping elsewhere is modest: round up for taxis and leave a small amount for hotel staff.
How much should I tip in Colombia?
As a guide, 10% often added. On a COP 100 bill that is about COP 10. Adjust the percentage in the calculator above to match the service and your bill.
Is service charge included in Colombia?
Colombian restaurants commonly add a voluntary 10% service charge (propina voluntaria) and staff will ask whether you would like to include it — you can decline. Tipping elsewhere is modest: round up for taxis and leave a small amount for hotel staff. Always check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip so you do not pay twice.
Is this Colombia tip calculator free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
Note Tipping is a social custom, not a law, and norms change over time. Service charges vary from venue to venue, and card machines increasingly prompt for a tip even in places where locals leave nothing. Treat these figures as a friendly guide, check your bill for a service charge before adding more, and tip what feels fair for the service you received.