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Tipping in Laos
Customary: 5%–10%. Not expected. Rounding up is plenty.
At restaurants
What is customary: Not expected — welcome, but nobody is counting
Worked example
On a ₭1,000,000 bill, 5% is ₭50,000, so you would hand over ₭1,050,000.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about ₭100,000 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Not expected, genuinely appreciated. Small notes.
The money
Laos uses the Laotian Kip (LAK). Today 1 USD is 22,267.18 LAK.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.