Tipping in Singapore
Bottom line
Optional and modest. Round up or leave loose change for exceptional service.
Tipping at a glance
Restaurants (sit-down)
Service included
10% service charge typical at sit-down restaurants. Extra tip not needed.
Taxis / rideshare
Not expected
Hotel housekeeping
Not expected
Hotel porter / bag handler
S$1-2/bag
Bars & cafés
Service charge included
Cultural context
Singapore officially discourages tipping (it's seen as undermining the service-charge model). Don't tip and don't feel bad.