How much to tip in Egypt?
In Egypt, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
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In Egypt, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
In Egypt, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. A service charge of about 12% is very common at restaurants.
Currency: Egyptian Pound (E£)
A service charge of about 12% is very common at restaurants. Even with a service charge, a tip is customary here. The charge doesn't count as a tip.
Leaving 10%–15% is customary (per the CIA). Many restaurants and bars add a 12% 'service' charge plus VAT, but a tip beyond that is still expected. 'Baksheesh' is very common outside restaurants too.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| E£500 | E£50–E£75 | E£550–E£575 |
| E£1,000 | E£100–E£150 | E£1,100–E£1,150 |
| E£2,000 | E£200–E£300 | E£2,200–E£2,300 |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Egyptian Pound).
Yes, it's customary, but it isn't a legal requirement.
In Egypt, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. On a bill of E£1,000, the tip would be E£100–E£150.
A service charge of about 12% is very common at restaurants. Even with a service charge, a tip is customary here. The charge doesn't count as a tip.