How much to tip in Chile?
In Chile, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
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In Chile, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
In Chile, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. A service charge of about 10% is very common at restaurants.
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP$)
A service charge of about 10% is very common at restaurants. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.
The bill shows a 'propina sugerida' of 10%, and the waiter asks whether to add it. By law it's only a suggestion: you can decline or change it. If you accept, that is the tip and you don't need to add more. Up to 15% for excellent service.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| CLP$20,000 | CLP$2,000–CLP$3,000 | CLP$22,000–CLP$23,000 |
| CLP$40,000 | CLP$4,000–CLP$6,000 | CLP$44,000–CLP$46,000 |
| CLP$80,000 | CLP$8,000–CLP$12,000 | CLP$88,000–CLP$92,000 |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Chilean Peso).
Yes, it's customary, but it isn't a legal requirement.
In Chile, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. On a bill of CLP$40,000, the tip would be CLP$4,000–CLP$6,000.
A service charge of about 10% is very common at restaurants. When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.