Tip Calculator by Country
Enter the bill, choose a country, and see the recommended tip amount and total. Tipping customs vary wildly by country, so we explain the local norm for each.
Standard for restaurants and services. 15% is considered low, 20% is the new normal.
total including $10.00 tip (20%)
The meal was lovely. The food came quickly and our server kept the water topped up without once making us feel rushed. Now the bill's on the table: $50, here in the United States, where the usual tip is about 20%.
Right, let me work it out. 10% of $50 is $5, so 20% is $10. That makes it $60 all in.
That's about the usual, and our server earned it.
Every extra 5% would add $2.50. It's not much, but it would be noticed.
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Tipping customs differ dramatically around the world. In the US a 20% tip is the norm. In Japan, leaving money on the table can cause genuine offence. This tool handles both cases.
Tipping by country
| Country | Usual tip | Range |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 20% | 18% to 22% |
| Canada | 18% | 15% to 20% |
| United Kingdom | 10% | 0% to 15% |
| Australia | Not expected | 0% to 10% |
| New Zealand | Not expected | 0% to 10% |
| Germany | 5% | 0% to 10% |
| France | 5% | 0% to 10% |
| Italy | 5% | 0% to 10% |
| Spain | 5% | 0% to 10% |
| Netherlands | 5% | 0% to 10% |
| Japan | No tip | - |
| South Korea | No tip | - |
| China | No tip | - |
| UAE / Dubai | 10% | 0% to 15% |
| Mexico | 15% | 10% to 20% |
| Brazil | 10% | 0% to 15% |
| India | 10% | 5% to 15% |
| Singapore | Not expected | 0% to 10% |
Check the bill first: in some countries a service charge is already included.
Common mistakes
- Tipping on top of a service charge that is already on the bill. Check before you add anything.
- Using US tipping rates in another country. In many places a tip is smaller, or not expected at all.
- Splitting the bill, then tipping separately and ending up over or under. Tip on the total, then split it.
- Working out the tip on a total that includes tax, when you meant to tip on the food only.
Questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
In the US, both approaches are common. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically more accurate, but most people tip on the total bill out of convenience. The difference on a typical restaurant bill is small.
Why does the tool show 0% as the norm for some countries?
In countries like Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, tipping is genuinely not expected or customary. Service workers are paid properly. Setting a default tip there would be misleading. You can still tip if you want to.
What if a service charge is already included?
Check the bill before tipping. In France the service charge is legally mandatory and included. In the UK many restaurants add 12.5% discretionary service. If service is already on the bill, you do not need to add more.
How do I work out 20% in my head?
Move the decimal point one place to the left to get 10%, then double it. On a $48 bill, 10% is $4.80, so 20% is $9.60.
How do I split a bill with a tip?
Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people. The tool has a split option that does this for you.
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