Tools
Tip Estimator
Tipping norms vary wildly across countries and contexts. This tool gives you a target tip in the local currency, plus the cultural notes that matter — when tipping is expected, optional, modest, or actively wrong.
Tipping norms by country and context
| Country | Currency | Restaurant | Taxi / rideshare | Hotel | Bar | Adult session | Massage / soapy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | ARS | 10%. | Round up. | Modest. | Round up. | Negotiated rates; USD tips appreciated. | USD 5-15 equivalent. |
| Australia | AUD | Not expected; 10% for great service. | Round up. | AUD 5-10/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | AUD 10-20. |
| Brazil | BRL | 10% (usually built in; "10% serviço"). | Round up. | BRL 5-10/night. | BRL 5-10. | BRL 50-100 if you enjoyed; not standard. | BRL 20-50. |
| Canada | CAD | 15-20%. | 15%. | CAD 3-5/night. | CAD 1-2 per drink. | Not expected; rate covers. | CAD 20-40 standard. |
| Colombia | COP | 10%. | Round up. | COP 5,000-10,000/night. | Round up. | Negotiated rates; tip COP 30,000-100,000 if you enjoyed. | COP 20,000-50,000. |
| Czech Republic | CZK | 10% standard. | Round up. | CZK 30-50/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | CZK 100-200. |
| France | EUR | 5-10% extra (service usually included by law). | 5-10%; round up. | EUR 1-2/night. | Round up. | Not expected; included in rate. | EUR 10-20. |
| Germany | EUR | 5-10%; round up to next 5 EUR. | Round up to next euro. | EUR 1-2/night housekeeping. | Round up to next euro. | EUR 10-20 cash if you enjoyed the service; not expected at FKK or laufhaus. | EUR 10-20 for legitimate venue. |
| Hong Kong | HKD | Service charge included. | Round up. | HKD 20-50/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | HKD 50-100. |
| Hungary | HUF | 10%. | Round up. | HUF 500-1,000/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | HUF 1,000-3,000. |
| Italy | EUR | Service often included; 5-10% extra optional. | Round up. | EUR 1-2/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | EUR 10-20. |
| Japan | JPY | NO TIPPING. Service charge built in or service included. | NO TIPPING. | NO TIPPING; service charge included. | NO TIPPING. | NO TIPPING at soapland or any adult venue. Service fee is total. | NO TIPPING. Service fee total. |
| Korea | KRW | NO TIPPING typically; service charge included. | Round up. | Not expected. | Round up. | Not customary; some venues accept. | Not customary. |
| Mexico | MXN | 10-15%. | Round up. | MXN 30-50/night. | MXN 20-50. | Not standard. | MXN 50-200. |
| Netherlands | EUR | 5-10%. | Round up. | EUR 1-2/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | EUR 10-20. |
| New Zealand | NZD | Not expected. | Round up. | NZD 5/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | NZD 10-20. |
| Philippines | PHP | 10%; sometimes built into bill. | Round up. | PHP 50-100/night. | PHP 50-100 per round. | PHP 200-1,000 if you enjoyed; bar-fine and provider fee separate. | PHP 100-500. |
| Singapore | SGD | Service charge built in; extra optional. | Not expected. | SGD 2-5/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | SGD 10-20. |
| Spain | EUR | 5-10%. | Round up. | EUR 1-2/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | EUR 10-20. |
| Switzerland | CHF | Service included; 5% extra modest. | Round up. | CHF 2-5/night. | Round up. | Not expected. | CHF 15-30. |
| Thailand | THB | 10% if service not included; round up. | Round up. | THB 50-100/night. | THB 20-50 per round. | THB 100-500 cash if you enjoyed; varies by venue. | THB 500-1,500 at soapy; THB 100-300 at legitimate. |
| UAE | AED | 10-15% if not included. | Round up. | AED 5-10/night. | Service included. | Adult tourism not practical. | AED 30-100. |
| UK | GBP | 10-15% (or check if service is added). | 10%; round up to nearest pound. | GBP 1-2/night. | "Have one for yourself" GBP 0.50-1. | Not expected. | GBP 10-20. |
| United States | USD | 18-22% standard, 25% for great service. Tip on pre-tax total. | 15-20%; round up. | $2-5/night housekeeping; $1-2 per bag for porter. | $1-2 per drink; $5-10 per round. | NOT expected on adult session itself; usually built into rate. | $20-40 for legitimate; cash on top of any extras. |
| Vietnam | VND | 5-10%. | Round up. | VND 20,000-50,000/night. | Round up. | VND 100,000-500,000 if you enjoyed. | VND 50,000-200,000. |
Tipping norms are cultural guidance, not fixed rules, and shift over time. When in doubt, follow local lead and check whether service is already included.