People expect tips in Hong Kong, but at least there aren’t bathroom attendants expecting tips as there were just a few decades ago.

Tipping

Otherwise, you’re expected to tip taxi drivers (round up to the nearest HK$1 for short drives or to the nearest HK$5 for longer hauls), bellhops (about HK$10 to HK$20, depending on the number of bags), barbers and beauticians (up to 10%).

Restaurants and bars automatically add a 10% service charge, but it’s still customary to leave small change for the waiter, especially since some establishments never give that 10% service charge directly to its staff. For that reason, if you’re paying by credit card, leave a cash tip for your waiter. For inexpensive meals, leave 5% or up to HK$5. For finer restaurants, you should tip 10%.

In hotels, chambermaids and attendants should be given 2% of the room charge.

Tax

As for taxes, Hong Kong is a duty-free port and does not charge taxes on purchased goods. It currently also does not charge a tax for hotels and restaurants.