Restaurant
10% service charge + 7% GST usually added. Extra tip not expected.
Up to 10%Tipping in Singapore
How much to tip in
Singapore
Tipping is not expected. Service charge is usually included. Can be considered offensive.
Free · No account · Last updated
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 · 0%SGD 0.00
Total billSGD 50.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Not expected.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Not expected. Round up if you wish.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
Not expected. SGD 2-5 optional.
Housekeeping
Not expected.
Tour guide
SGD 5-10 for private tours if exceptional.
Up to 10%Spa & massage
Not expected. Service charge included.
Up to 10%Food delivery
Not expected.
Up to 10%Hair salon
Not expected.
Up to 10%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
Good
questions.
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.
More free travel tools.
Planning the trip too?
Ask Nowah
to do the rest.
Live flight options, plans, documents and practical tools — connected in one conversation.
Try Nowah