The rise in restaurant prices has not only affected customers' wallets, but also their tipping habits. According to a survey by Objednáme, a digital ordering system for restaurants, Czechs are more likely to round up their bill to the nearest whole number, rather than tipping a clear percentage. However, there is a growing trend towards the foreign standard of tipping 10 to 15 percent.

The average tip amount from card payments, according to the Objednáme survey, was CZK 23 , which is only about 5 percent of the total order price.

Despite the growing popularity of card payments, approximately 30 percent of customers still choose to leave a separate cash tip. This trend is particularly noticeable among the older generation, who have more confidence in cash transactions.

Higher prices may lead to lower tips

Meanwhile, in restaurants, the average tip amount has slightly decreased due to the higher prices of food and drinks. Buňak explains that customers tend to adjust their spending to fit their budget, resulting in tips often remaining at the lower limit of 5 to 10 percent.

Card tips are usually greater

Czechs also give larger tips when they pay by card in restaurants, according to data from Dotykačka, a company that provides cash register systems to businesses in the country. 

A separate study from payment app Qerko in 2023 revealed that Czechs, on average, tip less than tourists from the U.S or Germany. Czechs tipped an average of 7 percent, whereas Germans tipped 8 percent.

The article was prepared by the CzechTrade Morocco team.

Source: www.expats.com