Tipping in Singapore
How much to tip in Singapore
Tipping is not expected. Service charge is usually included. Can be considered offensive.
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Restaurant in Singapore
AppreciatedUp to 10%10% service charge + 7% GST usually added. Extra tip not expected.
Service charge often included — check the bill
S$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (0%)
SGD 0.00
Total
SGD 50.00
Tipping customs in Singapore by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 10% service charge + 7% GST usually added. Extra tip not expected. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. Round up if you wish. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | Not expected. SGD 2-5 optional. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · Up to 10% | SGD 5-10 for private tours if exceptional. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. Service charge included. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% service charge + 7% GST usually added. Extra tip not expected.
- How much do you tip for bar in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up if you wish.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Singapore?
- Not customary. Not expected. SGD 2-5 optional.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Singapore?
- Not customary. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. SGD 5-10 for private tours if exceptional.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Service charge included.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Singapore?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
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