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