How much to tip abroad

Tipping etiquette and calculator for 30 countries — check before you go.

• 🇺🇸 United States Tipping is essential in the USA
• 🇯🇵 Japan Tipping is not part of the culture in Japan
• 🇪🇸 Spain Tipping is appreciated but never obligatory in Spain
• 🇫🇷 France Service is usually included in France
• 🇮🇹 Italy Check your bill before tipping in Italy
• 🇬🇷 Greece Tipping is welcomed but relaxed in Greece
• 🇹🇷 Turkey Tipping is common and appreciated in Turkey
• 🇦🇪 Dubai Service charges are common in Dubai — check first
• 🇹🇭 Thailand Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory in Thailand
• 🇦🇺 Australia Tipping is optional in Australia — no pressure
• 🇨🇦 Canada Tipping is expected in Canada, similar to the USA
• 🇲🇽 Mexico Tipping is important in Mexico — staff depend on it
• 🇵🇹 Portugal Tipping is appreciated but not expected in Portugal
• 🇩🇪 Germany Round up and say "Stimmt so" in Germany
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands Tipping is optional but appreciated in the Netherlands
• 🇲🇦 Morocco Tipping is expected in Morocco — always carry cash
• 🇮🇳 India Tipping is common in India, especially in cities
• 🇸🇬 Singapore Service charge is already included in Singapore
• 🇧🇷 Brazil A 10% service charge is standard in Brazil
• 🇪🇬 Egypt Tipping (baksheesh) is deeply embedded in Egyptian culture
• 🇭🇷 Croatia Tipping is appreciated in Croatia
• 🇨🇿 Czech Republic Round up or tip 10% in the Czech Republic
• 🇿🇦 South Africa Tipping is important in South Africa — 10–15% is standard
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand Tipping is not expected in New Zealand
• 🇮🇪 Ireland Tipping culture in Ireland is similar to the UK
• 🇸🇪 Sweden Tipping is optional but common in Sweden
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland Rounding up is the Swiss way of tipping
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Service charge is usually included in Hong Kong
• 🇻🇳 Vietnam Tipping is appreciated but not traditional in Vietnam
• 🇦🇷 Argentina Tipping is expected at restaurants in Argentina