Tip calculator

Find out how much to tip in restaurants, cafés and bars in 32 countries. Enter your bill and get a suggestion that fits the local custom.

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How the suggestion is calculated

Okay, good and excellent service use the low, middle and high end of the usual range in each country.
The total is rounded up to a round number, the way most people pay. So the tip can come out slightly above the percentage.
Fine dining counts one service level higher, as people tend to tip more in upscale restaurants.
Cafés, bakeries and bars: rounding up only. Street food and takeaway: no tip expected. In the USA, bars get the normal rates and the rest carries no obligation.
If a service charge is already on the bill, it covers the tip, so only the total is rounded up.
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Tipping by country

Typical tips in restaurants for okay, good and excellent service. Tap a country for local customs and sources.

Europe

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Austria5%8%10%
Say the total you want to pay when the bill comes, rather than leaving money on the table.
Sources: 1, 7, 6
Belgiumround up5%10%
Service is often already on the bill. Check it: if it is, a tip is only for very good service.
Sources: 11, 12
Croatiaround up10%15%
Have the tip ready in cash: adding it by card is not usual.
Sources: 14, 15
Czechiaround up10%15%
Tell the server the rounded total when paying rather than leaving money on the table.
Sources: 1, 7
Denmarkround up5%10%
Service is included in the bill by law. A tip is only for outstanding service.
Sources: 1, 3
Franceround up5%10%
Service is included in the prices by law (service compris). Leave a few coins on the table for good service.
Sources: 1, 3, 4, 7
Germany5%8%10%
Say the total you want to pay when the bill comes, rather than leaving money on the table.
Sources: 1, 3, 7, 6
Greece5%8%10%
Leave some change on the table.
Sources: 3, 7
Ireland10%12.5%15%
Groups of six to eight or more often get a service charge on the bill. If so, don't tip on top.
Sources: 7, 18, 19
Italyround up5%10%
A cover charge (coperto) or service (servizio) is often on the bill. Leave some change for good service.
Sources: 1, 3, 4, 7
Netherlandsround up5%10%
Tell the staff before you pay by card, for example “Maak er maar 35 euro van” (make it 35 euros).
Sources: 7, 13
Norwayround up5%10%
Not expected. Round up for good service.
Sources: 1, 3
Polandround up10%15%
Saying “dziękuję” (thank you) while handing over money means “keep the change”. Only say it if you mean it.
Sources: 7, 16, 17
Portugalround up5%10%
Not expected. Leave some small change for good service.
Sources: 3, 7
Spainround up5%10%
Not expected. Leave some small change for good service.
Sources: 1, 3, 4, 7
Swedenround up5%10%
Not expected. Round up or add a little for very good service.
Sources: 1, 3, 4
Switzerland5%8%10%
Service is included in the prices. Round up, say the total or type the tip into the card terminal.
Sources: 4, 9, 10
Türkiye5%8%10%
Usually given by leaving the change.
Sources: 1, 7
United Kingdom10%12.5%15%
Many restaurants add a discretionary service charge, often 12.5%. You may ask to remove it, and by law it must go to the staff.
Sources: 1, 5, 7, 20

Americas

OkayGoodExcellent

Brazilround up10%10%
A 10% service charge (taxa de serviço) is usually on the bill and counts as the tip. It is optional: you can ask to remove it.
Sources: 21, 8
Canada15%18%20%
Calculate it on the amount before tax. Adding the tip by card is common.
Sources: 1, 8, 3
Mexico10%12%15%
Tip in pesos, not in US dollars.
Sources: 1, 8
United States15%18%20%
Expected, as tips are part of the staff's pay. Calculate it on the amount before sales tax.
Sources: 2, 1, 3

Africa and Middle East

OkayGoodExcellent

South Africa10%12.5%15%
Most bills include VAT but no service charge, so the tip comes on top. Card terminals usually ask for it.
Sources: 22, 23
United Arab Emirates10%12%15%
Many restaurants already add a service charge of about 10%. Check the bill.
Sources: 1, 7, 8

Asia and Oceania

OkayGoodExcellent

Australiaround upround up10%
Not expected, as staff earn a fair wage. Round up, or give about 10% for great service.
Sources: 1, 5, 8
ChinaNo tip
Tipping is not customary, except in hotels used to foreign guests.
Sources: 1, 4, 8
India5%8%10%
A service charge on the bill is voluntary: under Indian consumer guidelines, confirmed by a court in 2025, you can ask to remove it. Otherwise about 5 to 10% is usual.
Sources: 1, 3, 24
JapanNo tip
Tipping is not customary and can be seen as rude. Good service is simply expected.
Sources: 1, 4, 7
New Zealandround upround upround up
Not expected, not even in restaurants. Rounding up is a kind gesture.
Sources: 1, 8
South KoreaNo tip
Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion.
Sources: 1, 8
Thailandround up10%10%
Give the tip in notes, not coins: leaving coins can be seen as an insult. Check the bill for a service charge.
Sources: 3, 4, 8

Sources

Tip suggestions are based on researched data from these sources, last checked in October 2026. They describe typical customs, not rules: tip what feels right to you.

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