Tipping in Singapore: how much should you tip?
Not customaryAsiaSingapore dollar (SGD)
Tipping in Singapore is Not customary
Restaurants: service charge often added.
Restaurants: service charge often added.
Tipping isNot customary
Restaurantsservice charge often added
Local currencySingapore dollar (SGD)
RegionAsia
A 10% service charge is common and tipping is otherwise officially discouraged.
Customary tips in Singapore
| Where | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | service charge often added |
| Cafes & bars | not expected |
| Taxis & rideshare | not expected |
| Hotels | optional |
Singapore tip calculator (SGD)
Work out a tip in Singapore dollar (SGD) using the local default of about 5%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.
Tip calculator for Singapore
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Effective rate: 5%
Do you tip in Singapore?
Tipping in Singapore is not customary. A 10% service charge is common and tipping is otherwise officially discouraged. As a visitor, the safest approach is to check the bill for an included service charge, then decide whether a small extra amount is appropriate for the service you received.
How to tip like a local in Singapore
- Pay tips in Singapore dollar (SGD) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
- Restaurants: service charge often added.
- Taxis and rideshare: not expected.
- Hotels: optional.
Quick tips for travelers to Singapore
- Check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
- Cash in Singapore dollar (SGD) is the safest way to tip.
- When unsure, rounding up the bill is always polite.
FAQ
Do you tip in Singapore?
Not really - a service charge is usually included and extra tipping is uncommon.
Nearby country guides
Japannot expected (can confuse)
Chinanot expected
South Koreanot expected
Hong Kong10% service often added (round up)
Thailandround up to 10%
Vietnam5-10%Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs can vary by venue and region.