How much do you tip for housekeeping in Papua New Guinea?

Not customary. K5-10 per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Papua New Guinea?

Expected — 10–15%. $10-20 for tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Papua New Guinea?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Papua New Guinea?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

Tipping in Papua New Guinea

How much to tip in Papua New Guinea

Tipping is not traditional. Small tips appreciated at tourist establishments.

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Currency

Service

Restaurant in Papua New Guinea

AppreciatedUp to 10%

Not expected. Small tip appreciated.

Cash preferred

Bill amount

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (5%)

$2.50

Total

$52.50

Tipping customs in Papua New Guinea by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected. Small tip appreciated.
Bar	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected.
Hotel porter	Not customary	K5-10 per bag.
Housekeeping	Not customary	K5-10 per night.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–15%	$10-20 for tours.
Spa & massage	Appreciated · 5–10%	10% appreciated.
Food delivery	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected.
Hair salon	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up.

Cash is preferred for tips in Papua New Guinea. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

How much do you tip for restaurant in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for bar in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Papua New Guinea?: Not customary. K5-10 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Papua New Guinea?: Not customary. K5-10 per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Papua New Guinea?: Expected — 10–15%. $10-20 for tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Papua New Guinea?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

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