🇮🇩 Tipping & service charge in Indonesia

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%. Restaurants in Indonesia often add a 5% service charge to the bill. PB1 of about 10% is added when you pay, on top of the service charge too.

At a glance

Currency: IDR
Service charge: 5%
PB1: 10% · added at the till
Tip: tip optional · 5–10%

Popular ways to pay friends back: QRIS, GoPay, OVO, DANA.

Example: dinner for 4

A IDR 800,000 dinner for 4 comes to IDR 924,000 with the usual charges — IDR 231,000 per person.

Food & drinks	IDR 800,000
Service charge 5%	IDR 40,000
PB1 10%	IDR 84,000
Total	IDR 924,000
Each pays (4 people)	IDR 231,000

Split a bill in Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Indonesia?

Tipping is appreciated but optional, typically around 10%. A typical tip is 5–10%.

Is there a service charge in Indonesia?

Restaurants in Indonesia often add a 5% service charge to the bill.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Indonesia?

PB1 of about 10% is added when you pay, on top of the service charge too.

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.