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Gold Rate Today in Egypt — Live Gold Price per Gram
Egypt has one of the most gold-obsessed cultures in the Arab world, and Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili is a legendary gold bazaar. Prices are quoted per gram in Egyptian Pounds (E£ / EGP) for 24k, 21k and 18k, and 21k (called "dahab ʿayar 21") is the everyday jewellery standard here rather than 22k.
With the pound having weakened sharply, Egyptians have poured into gold as an inflation hedge, and the local gold sovereign coin (the "gineh dahab", 8 g of 21k) is a popular saving unit. The table below converts live international spot into EGP and shows per gram and per karat.
Local rates include a per-gram making charge (masnaʿorbiya) set by the jewellers’ division, so the metal value here is your baseline before fabrication — and because the pound is volatile, these figures can shift quickly.
Gold Price by Karat in Egypt (EGP)
Live metal value per gram, before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | EGP 6,556.64 | EGP 65,566.37 |
| 22K | 91.7% | EGP 6,016.49 | EGP 60,164.86 |
| 21K | 87.5% | EGP 5,742.80 | EGP 57,428.00 |
| 18K | 75.0% | EGP 4,922.40 | EGP 49,224.00 |
| 14K | 58.3% | EGP 3,828.31 | EGP 38,283.15 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in Egypt
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | EGP 6,556.64 | EGP 6,016.49 | EGP 4,922.40 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | EGP 52,453.10 | EGP 48,131.89 | EGP 39,379.20 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | EGP 203,934.21 | EGP 187,133.62 | EGP 153,103.76 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | EGP 6,556,637.08 | EGP 6,016,485.69 | EGP 4,922,400.21 |
These rates apply nationally across Egypt, including Cairo, Alexandria, Giza and Luxor. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
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Gold Price in Egypt — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in Egypt?
Today 24k gold is about EGP 6,556.64 per gram and 22k gold about EGP 6,016.49 per gram in Egypt, based on the live international spot price of $4,113.70 per troy ounce converted to EGP.
Why is 21k gold standard in Egypt?
21k ("ʿayar 21", 87.5% pure) is the traditional Egyptian jewellery standard, valued for its colour and durability, more common than 22k.
What is a gineh dahab?
The Egyptian gold pound coin, containing 8 grams of 21k gold — a popular small saving and gifting unit.
Why do Egyptians buy so much gold?
With a volatile pound and high inflation, gold is a trusted store of value, and Khan el-Khalili keeps a deep cultural gold tradition alive.
Why does the local EGP gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the Egypt rate we convert it to EGP at the live exchange rate and break it down per gram and per karat. Local retail prices then add import duties, taxes and jeweller making charges on top of this metal value.
Gold rates are derived from the live international spot price converted to EGP and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.