Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Average monthly salary: about 215 USD
💡 General Tipping Etiquette
While a relatively new concept in Congo, tipping is now expected in fancier places. There’s normally a staff tips box in top-end places.
🍽️ Restaurants
Around 5-10% is normal in good restaurants.
🚕 Taxis
Generally no tip, however some may ask for one. Rounding up the fare is never a bad idea
🏨 Hotels
Tip around 1 $ per transfer for bellhops and for cleaning staff per night
👨🌾Tour guides
10-15 %
🌏Region
Check out tipping rules for Angola, Cameroon and Gabon
Sources: Lonely Planet
Learn more about tipping customs worldwide at how-2-tip.com.