Tipping is quite common in Myanmar today. Only at very simple restaurants do waiters not expect tips. Where a porter or waiter gives special service, a small tip is always welcome.

Regarding drivers and guides, the amount tip is discretionary and should only be given for ‘good service’. As an extremely approximate guideline, which should be adjusted taking various things into consideration, such as the sophistication of the guide, size of the group and duration of drive or tour, the following would be applicable:

• 2 - 3 persons in a car: USD 3 - 5 a day for a driver and USD 8 - 10 a day for a guide
• Group of 10 - 20 persons: USD 0.50 per person for a driver and USD 1 per person a day for a guide