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Tipping in Kyrgyzstan
Customary: 10%. Not expected. A service charge is sometimes added in Bishkek.
At restaurants
What is customary: Not expected — welcome, but nobody is counting
Worked example
On a KGS5,000.00 bill, 10% is KGS500.00, so you would hand over KGS5,500.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about KGS500.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected on trekking and horse trips, and pooled at the end between guide, cook and horsemen.
The money
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyz Som (KGS). Today 1 GBP is 118.35 KGS.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.