Gold price today in Saudi Arabia

All karat and bullion prices in Riyal

What is the gold price per gram today in Saudi Arabia?

The price of 21K gold per gram in Saudi Arabia today is approximately 453 SAR, and 24K is approximately 517 SAR. Prices are updated in real-time, excluding making charges and VAT.

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517.24
/ gram
-9.42 (-1.79%) Significant decrease
High today
527.42
Low today
516.37
Average
521.89
Global ounce 🌍
4,284.59$
Last update: 9:53 PM in timezone Riyadh

Gold prices today in Saudi Arabia by carat

Carat Price
24 Karat Gold Price 517.24 Riyal
22 Karat Gold Price 474.14 Riyal
21 Karat Gold Price 452.59 Riyal
18 Karat Gold Price 387.93 Riyal

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia start today at 517.24 Riyal per gram for 24 karat and step down to 387.93 Riyal for 18 karat — a spread of 129.31 Riyal per gram between the highest and lowest karats.

Gold prices today in Saudi Arabia — buy and sell

The price of used gold sold today in Saudi Arabia differs from the raw price depending on the transaction type. When selling used gold to shops in Saudi Arabia, it is purchased at a price lower than the raw price with a discount ranging from 2.00–12.00 Riyal depending on the karat and condition, to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs. Use the Gold selling calculator to calculate your expected selling price accurately.

When buying new gold in Saudi Arabia from shops, making charges are added to the raw price (covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead, ranging from 40.00–100.00 Riyal/gram depending on karat and design), in addition to VAT 15% for karats below 24. Use the Gold buying calculator to calculate the total buying cost.

Carat Sell used Buy new Tax 15%
24 Karat Bullion Exempt
22 Karat
21 Karat
18 Karat

Important notes

Sell used: Estimated price when selling your gold to shops (raw price − discount 2.00–12.00 Riyal depending on karat and condition)

Buy new: Total price = (raw price + making charges) + tax 15%

24 Karat: See 24-carat gold bullion prices

Making charges vary by design and weight (40.00–100.00 Riyal/gram)

These are approximate prices and may vary between shops

What are making charges in gold?

Making charges are the additional cost added to the raw gold price for manufacturing and design, covering craftsmanship, labor, factory profit, and overhead.

Example: 21 Karat = raw price (452.59 Riyal) + making charges (60.00 Riyal) = 512.59 Riyal + tax 15% =

Value-added tax on gold

Investment metals (24 Karat) Exempt from value-added tax, While jewelry is subject (22 Karat, 21 Karat, 18 Karat) Tax 15% Calculated on Total price and making charges.

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Gold price chart in Saudi Arabia

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Gold bullion prices today in Saudi Arabia

Weight Carat Price
1 gram 24K 579.31 Riyal
2.5 gram 24K 1,293 Riyal
Half Pound (4 gram) 22K 2,048 Riyal
5 gram 24K 2,767 Riyal
Pound (8 gram) 22K 4,021 Riyal
10 gram 24K 5,431 Riyal
1/2 oz (15.55 gram) 24K 8,043 Riyal
20 gram 24K 10,759 Riyal
1 oz (31.1 gram) 24K 16,086 Riyal
50 gram 24K 26,638 Riyal
100 gram 24K 53,276 Riyal
10 Tola (116.6 gram) 24K 60,311 Riyal
250 gram 24K 133,190 Riyal
500 gram 24K 266,380 Riyal
Kilo (1000 gram) 24K 527,588 Riyal

Saudi Arabia offers 15 different bullion weights today, ranging from 1 gram at 579.31 Riyal up to 1000 gram at 527,588.11 Riyal.

Per-gram cost inside the largest bar (1000 gram) is roughly 527.59 Riyal, compared with 579.31 Riyal in the smallest bar (1 gram). The larger bar costs 8.93% less per gram than the smallest one.

The troy ounce (31.1 g) is priced today at 16,086.26 Riyal.

Gold price movement summary: Saudi Arabia

Gold price movement summary:

A gram of 24K gold trades today in Saudi Arabia at around 517.24 Riyal, down 1.79% from yesterday's close at 526.66 Riyal. This comes as the global troy ounce trades at 4,284.59 USD, equivalent to roughly 16,090 Riyal at the current exchange rate. Lowest price in 30 days: on 16/09/2026 (Difference: ).

Today's market summary

  • Today's volatility: ±2.12% — High — the market is moving sharply today
  • Compared with the 7-day average: Today's price is 1.60% below the 7-day average (-8.41) 7-day average: 525.65
  • Position within the last 30 days' range: Price sits in the lower half (4%) of the monthly range Range: from 515.47 to 565.39

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Notice: Prices shown for informational purposes only. Verify prices with authorized gold shops.

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Frequently asked questions about gold price

When is the gold price updated?
The gold price on our site is automatically updated every minute from global markets.
What's the difference between bullion and jewelry?
Gold bullion is usually 24-carat (99.9% pure) and may be exempt from VAT. Jewelry contains making charges added to the raw gold price.
Is the gold price uniform throughout Saudi Arabia?
There may be slight price variations between cities due to differences in supply and demand, operating costs, and profit margins at gold shops.
How is the gold price determined daily?
The local gold price is determined based on the global ounce price (London Fix) and the USD exchange rate against the local currency. Prices are updated every minute during market trading hours.
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What's the difference between buy and sell prices?
Sell price is what you sell to the trader for. Buy price is what you pay to buy from the trader. The difference covers the trader's commission.
Is there a tax on buying gold in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, VAT of 15% applies on purchasing karats 22, 21, and 18, while pure 24-karat gold (bullion with 99.9% purity) is exempt from VAT per ZATCA guidelines for investment metals.
How is the purchase price calculated with tax?
Purchase price = (raw gram price + making charges) × 1.15 (i.e. adding 15% VAT). Example at current prices: 21 karat = (453 + 60) × 1.15 = 589 Riyal. See the buy/sell price table for estimated prices.
Is gold high today in Saudi Arabia?
The price of 21-karat gold gram today in Saudi Arabia is 453 SAR. To see if the price is high compared to recent weeks, use the interactive chart. Generally, gold rises when the global ounce price increases or the Riyal weakens against the Dollar.
Why is used gold sell price lower than raw price?
When selling used gold to a dealer, an amount (2–12 Riyal depending on karat) is deducted to cover testing, cleaning, and re-manufacturing costs, plus the dealer's margin. See the buy/sell table for details.
What are making charges in gold and why do they vary?
Making charges are the additional cost added to raw gold price for jewelry, covering craftsmanship, design, labor, factory profit, and overhead. They vary by karat and design (40–100 Riyal/gram). See the buy/sell table for full details.