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Tipping in Bulgaria
Customary: 10%. 10% is normal and usually left in cash.
At restaurants
What is customary: A share of the bill, at any size
Worked example
On a BGN50.00 bill, 10% is BGN5.00, so you would hand over BGN55.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about BGN20.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Free walking tours are a Sofia institution and run entirely on tips.
The money
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Today 1 USD is 1.6869 BGN.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.