Restaurant
Not customary. Small gifts appreciated.
Tipping in North Korea
How much to tip in
North Korea
Tipping is not traditional. Gifts may be more appropriate than cash.
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Restaurant in North Korea
Not customaryNot expectedNot customary. Small gifts appreciated.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 0%$0.00
Total bill$50.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare
Not expected.
Hotel porter
Small gift appreciated.
Housekeeping
Small gift appreciated.
Tour guide
Small gift or €5-10 for guide.
5–10%Spa & massage
Not customary.
Food delivery
Not expected.
Hair salon
Not customary.
Cash is preferred for tips in North Korea. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in North Korea?
Not customary. Not customary. Small gifts appreciated.
How much do you tip for bar in North Korea?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in North Korea?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in North Korea?
Not customary. Small gift appreciated.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in North Korea?
Not customary. Small gift appreciated.
How much do you tip for tour guide in North Korea?
Expected — 5–10%. Small gift or €5-10 for guide.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in North Korea?
Not customary. Not customary.
How much do you tip for food delivery in North Korea?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hair salon in North Korea?
Not customary. Not customary.
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