Restaurant
5-10% at tourist restaurants.
Up to 10%Tipping in Myanmar
How much to tip in
Myanmar
Tipping is becoming more common in tourist areas. Small tips appreciated.
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Restaurant in Myanmar
AppreciatedUp to 10%5-10% at tourist restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 5%$2.50
Total bill$52.50
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
1,000-2,000 MMK per bag.
Housekeeping
1,000-2,000 MMK per night.
Tour guide
$5-10 USD for day tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
500-1,000 MMK.
Up to 10%Hair salon
Round up or 10%.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Myanmar. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Myanmar?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. 5-10% at tourist restaurants.
How much do you tip for bar in Myanmar?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Myanmar?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Myanmar?
Not customary. 1,000-2,000 MMK per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Myanmar?
Not customary. 1,000-2,000 MMK per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Myanmar?
Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 USD for day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Myanmar?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Myanmar?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. 500-1,000 MMK.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Myanmar?
Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up or 10%.
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