CostsTravel note
Budget for tips and sales tax
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Menu prices in the US usually exclude sales tax, and tipping at sit-down restaurants is expected. The final bill can be noticeably higher than the menu suggested.
The lesson
Add tax and tip to your daily food budget.
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