Tipping Abroad Calculator
See the customary restaurant tip for the country you are visiting and the amount to add to your bill — from generous US norms to no-tip Japan.
How it works
Tip = bill × customary rate% · Total = bill + tip · rate depends on the country
Tipping norms vary enormously by country, and applying US habits abroad can be either wasteful or, in a few places, mildly insulting. In much of North America a 15–20% tip is expected because service wages are low; across much of Europe a service charge is often built in and only rounding up is customary; and in Japan and China tipping can be refused outright. Always scan the bill for a "service" or "coperto" line before adding anything on top.
Worked example
A $60 restaurant bill in the United States at the customary 18% adds a $10.80 tip for a $70.80 total. The same bill in Japan warrants no tip at all — the total stays $60.
Frequently asked questions
What if a service charge is already on the bill?
Then an additional tip is optional and usually small. In much of Europe a 10–15% "service compris" or coperto covers the staff, so only round up the remainder if the service was excellent.
Is it rude to tip in Japan?
It can be. Excellent service is considered standard and included in the price, and staff may chase you down to return money left on the table. A sincere thank-you is the expected gesture instead.
Should I tip in the local currency or my own?
Always the local currency in cash. Foreign coins and notes are hard for staff to exchange, and card machines abroad often do not offer a tip line the way US terminals do.
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