Tip Calculator for Hong Kong

Tip Calculator for Hong Kong

Most Hong Kong restaurants add a 10 percent service charge, so no further tip is expected. In cha chaan teng and casual places there is usually no charge and people simply leave the small change. Taxi fares are rounded up to the next dollar. This page opens the tip calculator for Hong Kong in Hong Kong dollar (HKD) with a 0 percent tip (no tip) and a bill split 4 ways.

Facts that change the answer

• Typical tip in Hong Kong: none expected
• Service charge: A 10 percent service charge is standard at most sit-down restaurants.
• Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)

Worked example for Hong Kong

A 4-person meal in Hong Kong with a bill of HKD 1,200.00 with no tip splits to HKD 300.00 each. If a 10 percent service charge is on the bill, enter 10 as the tip to see HKD 1,320.00 in total. (Example bill; use your own receipt.)

Hong Kong has about 7,396,076 people (GeoNames). Across the border, Shenzhen in China follows different habits, so check that city's page before you travel.

Quick splits in HKD with no tip: HKD 600.00 between 4 is HKD 150.00 each; HKD 1,200.00 between 4 is HKD 300.00 each; HKD 2,400.00 between 4 is HKD 600.00 each; HKD 4,800.00 between 4 is HKD 1,200.00 each. With a 10 percent service charge the same bills become HKD 660.00, HKD 1,320.00, HKD 2,640.00, HKD 5,280.00.

Sources: FastBuySale editorial summary of local custom (customs vary) · GeoNames. Checked 5 November 2026. For how the maths works, see the Tip Calculator guide.