Global Tipping Guide Calculator
Find the appropriate tip amount based on country customs.
Select a country and bill amount to see what locals expect.
Recommended Tip
Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. What is generous in one country may be offensive in another.
Tip Amount = Bill × Tip Percentage
General tipping guidelines by region:
- USA/Canada: 15–20% expected at restaurants; it is a major part of server income
- UK/Ireland: 10–15% appreciated but not mandatory; check if service charge is included
- Western Europe: 5–10% or round up; service is often included
- Japan: No tipping — it can be considered rude
- China: Not expected; tipping is uncommon in most settings
- South Korea: Not customary; high-end international hotels may accept tips
- Australia/New Zealand: Not expected; 10% for exceptional service
- Middle East (UAE, Saudi): 10–15% if no service charge
- India: 10% at restaurants; small tips to service staff appreciated
- Brazil: 10% “servico” often included; check the bill
- Mexico: 10–15% at restaurants
- South Africa: 10–15% at restaurants
- Egypt: 10–15% (baksheesh culture)
- Thailand: Not expected but appreciated; round up or leave small change