Tipping in Singapore
In Singapore, the customary tip is Not expected (service charge). Work out the tip, the total and the split per person below, in SGD.
Tipping is not customary in Singapore, and many restaurants already add a 10% service charge plus GST to the bill. Tipping is even discouraged at the airport. For very good service you may leave small change, but it is never expected.
What you would pay in Singapore
Tipping is not customary here, so the total equals the bill. Add a tip only if you choose to.
| Bill | Tip (0%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SGD 20.00 | SGD 0.00 | SGD 20.00 |
| SGD 50.00 | SGD 0.00 | SGD 50.00 |
| SGD 80.00 | SGD 0.00 | SGD 80.00 |
| SGD 100.00 | SGD 0.00 | SGD 100.00 |
| SGD 200.00 | SGD 0.00 | SGD 200.00 |
How to calculate a tip in Singapore
- 01 Enter your bill amount in SGD.
- 02 The customary 0% 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 Singapore?
Tipping is not really the custom in Singapore (not expected (service charge)). Tipping is not customary in Singapore, and many restaurants already add a 10% service charge plus GST to the bill. Tipping is even discouraged at the airport. For very good service you may leave small change, but it is never expected.
How much should I tip in Singapore?
There is no set percentage in Singapore; not expected (service charge). If you want to leave something for excellent service, a small amount or rounding up is plenty. The calculator above lets you try any percentage.
Is service charge included in Singapore?
Tipping is not customary in Singapore, and many restaurants already add a 10% service charge plus GST to the bill. Tipping is even discouraged at the airport. For very good service you may leave small change, but it is never expected. Always check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip so you do not pay twice.
Is this Singapore 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.