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Tipping in Papua New Guinea
Tipping is not customary. No tipping. It is not part of the culture and can cause offence.
At restaurants
What is customary: Tipping is not customary
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about PGK50.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Not traditional, but trekking crews on the Kokoda Track are tipped and it is pooled at the end.
The money
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK). Today 1 USD is 4.4194 PGK.
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Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.