How much to tip in Colombia?
In Colombia, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill.
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In Colombia, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill.
In Colombia, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill. A service charge of about 10% is very common at restaurants.
Currency: Colombian Peso (COL$)
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.
At sit-down restaurants a 10% 'propina voluntaria' is offered: the waiter asks whether to add it, and you can decline or change it. If you accept, that's the tip.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| COL$100,000 | COL$10,000 | COL$110,000 |
| COL$200,000 | COL$20,000 | COL$220,000 |
| COL$400,000 | COL$40,000 | COL$440,000 |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Colombian Peso).
Yes, it's customary, but it isn't a legal requirement.
In Colombia, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill. On a bill of COL$200,000, the tip would be COL$20,000.
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.