Restaurant
10% at upscale restaurants.
5–10%Tipping in Timor-Leste
How much to tip in
Timor-Leste
Tipping is not common but appreciated. Small tips welcome.
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Restaurant in Timor-Leste
Appreciated5–10%10% at upscale restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
$1 per bag.
Housekeeping
$1-2 per night optional.
Tour guide
$5-10 per day.
10–15%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
Small tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10%.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Timor-Leste. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% at upscale restaurants.
How much do you tip for bar in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Timor-Leste?
Not customary. $1 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Timor-Leste?
Not customary. $1-2 per night optional.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Timor-Leste?
Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 per day.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Timor-Leste?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10%.
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