How much to tip in Cape Verde?
In Cape Verde, the customary restaurant tip is 5%–10% of the bill.
In Cape Verde, the customary restaurant tip is 5%–10% of the bill.
In Cape Verde, the customary restaurant tip is 5%–10% of the bill. Service charges are uncommon, so the bill usually doesn't include one.
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Service charges are uncommon, so the bill usually doesn't include one. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.
There's no fixed standard: 5%–10% in restaurants is common (some sources say up to 18%). The money matters to workers. On the tourist islands euros are also accepted.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 CVE | 100 CVE–200 CVE | 2,100 CVE–2,200 CVE |
| 4,000 CVE | 200 CVE–400 CVE | 4,200 CVE–4,400 CVE |
| 8,000 CVE | 400 CVE–800 CVE | 8,400 CVE–8,800 CVE |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Cape Verdean Escudo).
Not required, but appreciated.
In Cape Verde, the customary restaurant tip is 5%–10% of the bill. On a bill of 4,000 CVE, the tip would be 200 CVE–400 CVE.
Service charges are uncommon, so the bill usually doesn't include one. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.