Tipping in Europe: how much to tip in each country? Is required?

Here in Brazil, we are used to tipping, aren't we? But is it necessary to give this small amount in all European countries? So that you can know the answers to this question, continue reading this article.

As already mentioned, here in Brazil, it is to be expected that in a restaurant, bar or any other bill, an extra percentage will come with it, which is intended for the waiters.

But is it like that in Europe? The website, the most curious in the world will show.

So that you can know the answer to this and many other questions, which will be very informative, especially when you want to go to Europe.

HOW MUCH IS THE TIP IN BRAZIL

At first, we will talk about how much extra is charged on restaurant bills, so that this amount is allocated to the services of waiters.

This value is on average 10% more than the account value.

However, in some places in São Paulo, the fee charged is 13%.

HOW TIPS WORK IN GERMANY

We will then begin, here in this article, the presentation of how tipping works in each country in Europe.

And in alphabetical order, we'll show Germany first.

Unlike many places, the service does not go to the bill, so if you want to leave some amount to the waiter, you can round up the amount on the bill, for example, so that the change stays the same.

It is up to you to decide, however, it is not mandatory, but a gesture of satisfaction for the services provided.

TIPS IN SPAIN

Similar to some other countries in Europe, it is not mandatory that you tip everywhere you go.

However, if you settle in a hotel, porters will certainly expect a small amount.

In restaurants, the tip is also not included in the bill, but if you still want to offer a value, 10% is already great.

TIP IN FRANCE

Because it's not mandatory, many don't care.

However, there are some establishments that include it in the bill.

However, if you do not want to give the stipulated value, a simple rounding of the value will be enough.

However, in hotels, for example, it is to be expected that a value will be delivered to employees. In particular, the porters.

HOW DOES TIPPING WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS

Unlike all the countries mentioned above, in the Netherlands it is mandatory to tip restaurant and bar staff, for example.

However, in this case, the amount included is equivalent to only 5% of the total amount.

But nothing prevents it from offering only 5% more than what has already been established.

Despite not including the amount of the tip in the bill, there are some bars mainly, which contain a “fooienpot”, which is what we know as a jar, to which a certain value can be added.

HOW IS TIPPING IN ENGLAND

In restaurants, where they offer table service, it is quite common for a percentage between 10 and 15 to be added to the bill.

In places where this service is not available, such as fast food, it is convenient that the “suggested”,  which indicates that the tip was not added to the bill.

In “pubs” it is likely that you will find a small box on the counters, therefore, this indicates that a small amount is expected.

And so, as in the other countries presented, porters also wait for the tip. Which might equal two pounds.

HOW TIPS WORK IN ITALY

It is not expected that a tip be given to a waiter at a certain bar, for example.

However, in places like Rome and Venice (which are tourist cities), it is normal for a percentage to be added to the bill, which is around 10%.

But it is always good to remember that it is not mandatory to leave a certain amount, for waiters in Italy, this will depend on your will.

BUT AFTER ALL, IS IT MANDATORY TO TIP IN EUROPE?

From this article, in which it was presented how tipping works in some European countries, we can see that everything will vary.

There is variation of regions, values, and several other issues.