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Tipping in Saudi Arabia
Customary: 10%–15%. 10–15%, increasingly expected, especially in the cities.
At restaurants
What is customary: A share of the bill, at any size
Worked example
On a SAR100.00 bill, 10% is SAR10.00, so you would hand over SAR110.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about SAR50.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Not traditional but now normal with guides. Cash.
The money
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR). Today 1 USD is 3.7500 SAR.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.