How much to tip in Tanzania?
In Tanzania, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill.
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In Tanzania, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill.
In Tanzania, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill. A service charge is sometimes added.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TSh)
A service charge is sometimes added. When a service charge is on the bill, adding more is optional. For good service, round up or leave small change in cash.
Not expected, but about 10% for good service is very much appreciated (wages are low). In tourist areas and Zanzibar a service charge is sometimes added; it doesn't count as a tip. With no charge: 10%.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| TSh30,000 | TSh3,000 | TSh33,000 |
| TSh60,000 | TSh6,000 | TSh66,000 |
| TSh120,000 | TSh12,000 | TSh132,000 |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Tanzanian Shilling).
Not required, but appreciated.
In Tanzania, the customary restaurant tip is 10% of the bill. On a bill of TSh60,000, the tip would be TSh6,000.
A service charge is sometimes added. When a service charge is on the bill, adding more is optional. For good service, round up or leave small change in cash.