Tipping guide

Tipping in Singapore

Singapore is close to a no-tipping country. Restaurants add 10% service and 9% GST — the '++' on every menu — and tipping at the airport is actively discouraged.

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Tipping in Singapore at a glance

Tipping is rare — a service charge is often already added

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    Don't tip
  • Cafe / Bar
    Don't tip
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    5-10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    Round up
  • Hotel housekeeping
    $2.00 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    $1.50 per bag
  • Valet parking
    $1.50 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    $4.00 per request

Mid-range and upmarket places add 10% service automatically. Outside hotels and tour guides, tipping barely exists.

Restaurants add 10% service and 9% GST — the "++" you see on menus. Nothing more is expected, and tipping is discouraged at the airport.

Rates shown are typical amounts, converted to local currency at approximately 27 Aug 2026. Tipping customs evolve and vary from region to region, so treat this as your best starting point rather than a hard rule. Where a bill already shows a service charge, that is usually the tip.

Common questions

Do you tip in Singapore?

Generally no. The 10% service charge on restaurant bills is the tip, and nothing further is expected.

What does ++ mean in Singapore?

10% service charge plus 9% GST added to the listed price. A $30++ dish costs about $36 by the time it reaches your bill.

Is tipping banned in Singapore?

Not banned, but officially discouraged at Changi Airport and in government contexts. In hawker centres nobody tips at all.

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