🇸🇬 Tipping in Singapore — Not customary
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Standard Tip
None
not customary
Currency
SGD
$ — local currency
Tipping Culture
Optional
appreciated but not required
Most restaurant bills in Singapore include a 10% service charge and 9% GST. Additional tipping is not expected or necessary. The charge is distributed to staff by management. Hawker centres (food courts) never expect tips.
Restaurant: 10% service charge usually included
Hawker centre: never tip
Taxi: not expected
Hotel: S$1–2 per bag optional
Common Questions
Do you tip in Singapore?
Most restaurant bills in Singapore include a 10% service charge and 9% GST. Additional tipping is not expected or necessary. The charge is distributed to staff by management. Hawker centres (food courts) never expect tips.
How much should I tip at a restaurant in Singapore?
Restaurant: 10% service charge usually included. Most restaurant bills in Singapore include a 10% service charge and 9% GST. Additional tipping is not expected or necessary. The charge is distributed to staff by management. Hawker centres (food courts) never expect tips.
Should I tip in cash or on card in Singapore?
Cash goes straight to the person who served you; how tips added on card are shared varies by venue and country. Carrying a little local currency (SGD) makes small tips and purchases easier.
How do I calculate a tip for Singapore?
Use the Aorista tip calculator — enter your bill total in SGD, set the tip to 0% (the standard rate for Singapore), and choose the number of people. You'll get the tip amount and each person's share instantly.
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