🇹🇼 Tipping & service charge in Taiwan

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge. Restaurants in Taiwan often add a 10% service charge to the bill. Menu prices normally include Tax (5%).

At a glance

Currency: TWD
Service charge: 10%
Tax: 5% · included in prices
Tip: no tipping

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Example: dinner for 4

A NT$3,000 dinner for 4 comes to NT$3,300 with the usual charges — NT$825 per person.

Food & drinks	NT$3,000
Service charge 10%	NT$300
Total	NT$3,300
Each pays (4 people)	NT$825

Split a bill in Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Taiwan?

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge.

Is there a service charge in Taiwan?

Restaurants in Taiwan often add a 10% service charge to the bill.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Taiwan?

Menu prices normally include Tax (5%).

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