Tipping in Sao Tome and Principe
How much to tip in Sao Tome and Principe
Tipping is appreciated. 10% is generous.
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Restaurant in Sao Tome and Principe
Appreciated5–10%10%.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (10%)
$5.00
Total
$55.00
Tipping customs in Sao Tome and Principe by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10%. |
| Bar | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | $1-2 per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | $1-2 per night. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | $5-10 for tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 10–15% | 10%. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · 5–10% | Small tip appreciated. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10%. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Sao Tome and Principe. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10%.
- How much do you tip for bar in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Not customary. $1-2 per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Not customary. $1-2 per night.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 for tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — 10–15%. 10%.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Small tip appreciated.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10%.
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