Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
COSTS
In this guide a meal is defined as a main course, another course (starter or dessert) and a
drink as follows:
$
(Budget) Less than US$5
$$
(Midrange) US$5-15
$$$
(Top End) More than US$15
Restaurants often add 10% or 15% to the bill in the name of service, though the waiter will
rarely receive anything unless you add a further amount. In this topic the 'service charge'
has usually been included in the overall meal price (see also Tipping,
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