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Gold Rate Today in Saudi Arabia — Live Gold Price per Gram
Gold is a fixture of Saudi life — from wedding dowries to the busy souks of Jeddah and Riyadh, and the pilgrim trade around Mecca and Medina. Prices are quoted per gram in Saudi Riyals (SAR) for 24k, 22k, 21k and 18k, and since the riyal is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.75, local rates move almost in lockstep with international spot.
As across the Gulf, 21k is a hugely popular jewellery standard alongside 22k, prized for keeping a deep gold colour while being durable enough for daily wear; 24k is bought as bars and coins for saving. The table below converts the live spot price to SAR at the current rate and breaks it down by karat.
A 15% VAT applies to jewellery in Saudi Arabia, but making charges are generally lower than in South Asia, so the per-gram metal value shown here is a solid benchmark before you add fabrication and tax.
Gold Price by Karat in Saudi Arabia (SAR)
Live metal value per gram, before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | SAR 495.47 | SAR 4,954.74 |
| 22K | 91.7% | SAR 454.66 | SAR 4,546.55 |
| 21K | 87.5% | SAR 433.97 | SAR 4,339.73 |
| 18K | 75.0% | SAR 371.98 | SAR 3,719.77 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in Saudi Arabia
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | SAR 495.47 | SAR 454.66 | SAR 371.98 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | SAR 3,963.79 | SAR 3,637.24 | SAR 2,975.82 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | SAR 15,410.95 | SAR 14,141.36 | SAR 11,569.78 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | SAR 495,473.50 | SAR 454,655.22 | SAR 371,977.10 |
These rates apply nationally across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina and Dammam. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
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Gold Price in Saudi Arabia — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in Saudi Arabia?
Today 24k gold is about SAR 495.47 per gram and 22k gold about SAR 454.66 per gram in Saudi Arabia, based on the live international spot price of $4,113.70 per troy ounce converted to SAR.
What karat gold is most popular in Saudi Arabia?
21k and 22k dominate for jewellery, valued for a rich gold colour and durability. 24k is mainly for investment bars and coins.
Is there tax on gold in Saudi Arabia?
Jewellery carries 15% VAT. Making charges tend to be lower than in South Asia, so the metal value is a good baseline.
Does the Saudi Riyal peg affect gold prices?
Yes — the SAR is pegged to the US dollar, so Saudi gold prices track international spot very closely with little currency noise.
Why does the local SAR gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the Saudi Arabia rate we convert it to SAR 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 SAR and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.