Is tipping expected in Indonesia?
I noticed that my taxi driver stood around expectantly for a few moments after dropping me off from the airport; giving him 20k Rupiah seemed to satisfy him, but I was pretty much shooting from the hip there.
I've seen a couple of restaurants in Ubud where a 5% "service fee" is automatically added to the bill, but I haven't noticed any locals leaving a tip.
What is the tipping culture in Indonesia?
Best Answer
I'm Indonesian. To my knowledge, tipping is not common in Indonesia (no unwritten rules or the like). But yes, sometimes they expect a tip, especially when the guest (local or foreigner) is considered rich. Most Indonesians assume that people coming from developed countries are rich. Even when they are not, the currency exchange rate makes them rich in Indonesia ;-)
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How much do you tip a driver in Indonesia?
Drivers: Drivers usually receive 2/3rds of what the accompanying guide gets. $7-8 per day is a guideline, but do note that you don't have to tip drivers doing pick ups and drop offs at airports.In what countries is tipping expected?
In a nutshell: Similar to the Americas, tipping is customary and expected by servers in Africa and the Middle East. The amount varies by restaurant and economic state of the country. In Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, servers are used to receiving a 15-20% tip.What country is it rude to leave a tip?
China and Hong Kong Tipping has long been considered a rude practice in China, although that mindset is slowly changing. Generally tips aren't expected at local spots, but service charges have become more common in tourist areas. Hong Kong is the exception, where tipping is a more common practice.Is tipping common in Bali?
Tipping in Bali is appreciated but it's not required. However many service workers in Bali don't earn very much, so even a small tip really helps. You should never feel that you have to leave a tip, especially if you received bad service and you should feel pressured.Casually Explained: Tipping
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Answer 2
I traveled Sumatra and Java for months and I NEVER was asked any tip.
The thing is that I speak some Indonesian, so they know that I won't buy the "you are supposed to tip" line.
That said, I've never been in Bali and they may have a very different culture about tipping. Some bad habit taught by occidentals ;-)
In the end, I tip only those people who sell coffee for 3000 rupiah (25 cents) and don't ask for anything else.
Answer 3
There's a useful breakdown for tipping in different scenarios at this web site (whototip.net).
I can't vouch for the accuracy of this information (not sure where the web developer got his info) but it appears to be pretty thorough.
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