Global Tipping Guide
Navigate international dining etiquette with our curated registry of customary gratuities.
| Country | Typical Tip | Etiquette Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 10% | Expected in restaurants, leave cash. |
| Australia | 0 - 10% | Not expected; 10% for exceptional service. |
| Austria | 5 - 10% | Round up the bill or add a small percentage. |
| Belgium | Included | Service charge included by law; rounding up is polite. |
| Brazil | 10% | A standard 10% "taxa de serviço" is usually included. |
| Canada | 15 - 20% | Standard North American tipping customs apply. |
| Chile | 10% | A 10% "propina" is routinely added to the bill. |
| China | 0% | Tipping is historically strictly prohibited and can cause offense. |
| Colombia | 10% | Voluntary 10% "propina voluntaria" often added to bill. |
| Denmark | Included | Service is included. No extra tip required. |
| Egypt | 10 - 15% | Service included, but an extra 5-10% in cash is expected. |
| Finland | Included | Not customary. Service is included in the price. |
| France | Included | "Service compris" (15%) is required by law. Leave €1-€2 extra. |
| Germany | 5 - 10% | Hand the tip directly to the server; do not leave on table. |
| Greece | 5 - 10% | Check if a service charge is included; if not, leave cash. |
| India | 5 - 10% | Only tip if a service charge hasn't already been added. |
| Indonesia | 5 - 10% | Some places add 10%; leaving small change is appreciated. |
| Ireland | 10 - 12% | Customary in restaurants unless a service charge is stated. |
| Israel | 10 - 15% | Usually not included in the bill. Cash is preferred. |
| Italy | Included | "Coperto" (cover charge) covers service. Rounding up is fine. |
| Japan | 0% | Tipping is considered rude. Good service is standard. |
| Malaysia | Included | 10% service charge usually included. No additional tip expected. |
| Mexico | 10 - 15% | Preferably in Pesos, left in cash. |
| Morocco | 10% | Hand the tip directly to the server. |
| Netherlands | 5 - 10% | Service is included by law, but rounding up is common. |
| New Zealand | 0 - 10% | Not expected. Only tip for truly exceptional service. |
| Norway | Included | Service included. Round up the bill if desired. |
| Peru | 10% | If a 10% service charge isn't included, leave it in cash. |
| Philippines | 10% | If service charge is missing, a 10% tip is standard. |
| Portugal | 5 - 10% | Tip in cash; leaving it on a card is uncommon. |
| Russia | 10% | Give cash directly to your server. |
| Singapore | Included | 10% service charge is mandatory and added to the bill. |
| South Africa | 10 - 15% | Standard practice; required if service isn't included. |
| South Korea | 0% | No tipping culture. May be politely refused. |
| Spain | 5 - 10% | Leave a few coins or up to 10% for a nice dinner. |
| Sweden | Included | Service included. Rounding up is common but not required. |
| Switzerland | Included | By law, service is included. Round up to the nearest Franc. |
| Thailand | 10% | Many upscale places include 10%; otherwise leave cash. |
| Turkey | 10 - 15% | Tip in cash (Lira) directly to the waiter. |
| UAE | 10 - 15% | Despite a service charge, additional tipping is very common. |
| United Kingdom | 10 - 12.5% | Usually added automatically. If not, 10% is standard. |
| USA | 15 - 20% | Mandatory in practice. Servers rely heavily on tips. |
| Vietnam | 5 - 10% | Not traditionally expected, but highly appreciated. |