Do I need to tip in Papua New Guinea?

Tipping is optional in Papua New Guinea, though a small extra is appreciated for good service.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in Papua New Guinea?

In restaurants, rounding up the bill is common. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

What else should visitors know about tipping in Papua New Guinea?

Tipping is personal choice and appreciated but not ingrained. Bargaining not in hotels or restaurants. Craft markets yes (second price).

Tipping in Papua New Guinea

PGKLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not customary in Papua New Guinea. Hotels and restaurants do not add service charges; it is not common to tip waiters. If you tip round up 5-10% or small kina amounts. Some locals say tipping can create jealousy; tip discreetly if you do.

Tipping not expected

Quick answer

Restaurant

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:5-10%

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+Not customary. If you wish round up 5-10% as courtesy. Service charge not on bill.

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in Papua New Guinea

•Service charges not on bill

•tipping not common

•If you tip: round up 5-10% or K1-2

Quick tips

Round up 5-10% at restaurants or for guides if you wish

Porter K1-2

housekeeping K1-2 per night

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / BarberRound up

Spa & MassageRound up

Hotel Staff1-2 K per bag

Tour guidesRound up

Valet ParkingRound up

Airport ServicesRound up

Car Services / UberRound up

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