Tipping Etiquette

People in Mongolia typically make low salaries because the nation is not wealthy. Although tipping is a relatively new idea in Mongolia, people do not often anticipate one; yet, due to the low wages, tips are graciously accepted. Mongolian Tögrög should be used to tip people. Don't undervalue the work that long-distance taxi drivers put out when driving over challenging terrain; leave them a gratuity of the equivalent of $10 per day. Wait staff should also receive 10% of the bill at restaurants.

Make sure that gratuities are given to wait workers in cash in the local currency and are not added to card payments. Although there are no strict guidelines, we advise leaving $1 each round of drinks and $1 per day for hotel housekeepers.