Tipping in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, the customary tip is 10% service often added. Work out the tip, the total and the split per person below, in HKD.

Quick tip
HK$5.00
Tip amount
HK$55.00
Total to pay
HK$55.00
Per person
Hong Kong tipping custom

Many Hong Kong restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, though it does not always reach staff, so leaving a little extra loose change is common and appreciated. Round up for taxis. Tip hotel porters a small amount per bag.

Tip table for Hong Kong at 10%

The tip and total on some common bill amounts at the customary 10% rate.

BillTip (10%)Total
HK$20.00HK$2.00HK$22.00
HK$50.00HK$5.00HK$55.00
HK$80.00HK$8.00HK$88.00
HK$100.00HK$10.00HK$110.00
HK$200.00HK$20.00HK$220.00

How to calculate a tip in Hong Kong

  1. 01 Enter your bill amount in HKD.
  2. 02 The customary 10% tip is pre-filled — adjust it or tap a quick preset to match the service.
  3. 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 Hong Kong?

Yes — the customary tip in Hong Kong is 10% service often added. Many Hong Kong restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, though it does not always reach staff, so leaving a little extra loose change is common and appreciated. Round up for taxis. Tip hotel porters a small amount per bag.

How much should I tip in Hong Kong?

As a guide, 10% service often added. On a HK$100.00 bill that is about HK$10.00. Adjust the percentage in the calculator above to match the service and your bill.

Is service charge included in Hong Kong?

Many Hong Kong restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, though it does not always reach staff, so leaving a little extra loose change is common and appreciated. Round up for taxis. Tip hotel porters a small amount per bag. Always check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip so you do not pay twice.

Is this Hong Kong 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.

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