Global Tipping Guide Calculator
Find the right tip percentage by country customs.
Select from 50+ countries and enter bill amount to see local tipping norms for restaurants, hotels, and taxis.
How Global Tipping Works
Tipping norms vary dramatically by country and service type. What is expected and appreciated in the United States can be considered rude or unnecessary in Japan, and legally prohibited in some countries’ service contracts.
Basic tip calculation formula:
Tip Amount = Bill Total × Tip Percentage Total to Pay = Bill Total × (1 + Tip Percentage)
Quick tip calculation trick:
For a 20% tip: move the decimal left one place (10%) and double it.
- Bill: $67.50 → 10% = $6.75 → 20% = $13.50
Tipping norms by region:
| Region | Restaurants | Taxis | Hotels (per bag) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA / Canada | 15–20% | 10–15% | $1–$2 |
| UK | 10–12.5% | Round up | Optional |
| Australia | Not expected | Round up | Not expected |
| Western Europe | 5–10% | Round up | Not expected |
| Japan | Do not tip | Do not tip | Do not tip |
| South Korea | Not expected | No | No |
| Brazil | 10% (often included) | Round up | R$2–5 |
| Mexico | 10–15% | 10% | $1–$2 USD |
| UAE (Dubai) | 10–15% | Round up | 5–10 AED |
When a service charge is already included:
Check for “service charge,” “service compris,” or “servizio incluso” on the bill. If already included (usually 10–15%), an additional tip is optional for exceptional service only.
Tax-inclusive tipping (USA):
Tipping on pre-tax total is technically correct but uncommon — most Americans tip on the final bill total including tax. On a $100 pre-tax bill with $8 tax: tipping on $108 at 20% costs you $1.60 more than tipping on $100.