Taxes and Tipping

Consumption taxes are always included in the price advertised in store windows or shown in bills. 

Tips in restaurants are often included in your bill, usually a 10% charge over the total bill. Tipping US$ 1 to bellboys and chambermaids is adequate. In some airports, porters may charge as much as US$ 1 per bag. In some cities, taxi drivers are allowed to charge for helping you with your luggage, though you are not expected to tip them (of course, it doesn't hurt to round the fare up).

The Consulate-General of Brazil in New York is not a Tourism Office, nor is equipped to provide individuals with detailed information. These pages are for basic information, general purpose only. * We’re not a tourism office * please look at the information above on the left for more detailed help with your questions about Brazil.