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
Tip (0%)
$0.00
Total
$50.00
Tipping customs in North Korea by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Not customary | Not customary. Small gifts appreciated. |
| Bar | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | Small gift appreciated. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Small gift appreciated. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 5–10% | Small gift or €5-10 for guide. |
| Spa & massage | Not customary | Not customary. |
| Food delivery | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Hair salon | Not customary | Not customary. |
Cash is preferred for tips in North Korea. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- 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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