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Tipping in North Macedonia

How much to tip in
North Macedonia

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. 10% is generous.

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Restaurant in North Macedonia

Appreciated5–10%

5-10% or round up.

Cash preferred

$
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

5-10% or round up.

5–10%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up fare.

Up to 10%
Not customary

Hotel porter

50-100 MKD per bag.

Not customary

Housekeeping

50-100 MKD per night.

Appreciated

Tour guide

€5-10 for tours.

5–10%
Appreciated

Spa & massage

10% appreciated.

5–10%
Appreciated

Food delivery

50-100 MKD.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

10% or round up.

5–10%

Cash is preferred for tips in North Macedonia. 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 Macedonia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% or round up.

How much do you tip for bar in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in North Macedonia?

Not customary. 50-100 MKD per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in North Macedonia?

Not customary. 50-100 MKD per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. €5-10 for tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.

How much do you tip for food delivery in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. 50-100 MKD.

How much do you tip for hair salon in North Macedonia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% or round up.

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