Looking for today’s gold rate in KSA? This page shows the live gold price in Saudi Arabia for every carat — 24, 22, 21, 18 and 14 — in Saudi riyals (SAR) and US dollars, per gram, per ounce and per tola. The prices follow the international spot gold price and update automatically, so the gold price in Saudi Arabia you see here is always current.
Gold price today in Saudi Arabia — 21 carat (the most traded)
440.85 SAR / per gram
Gold ounce: 15,670.87 SAR • 24 carat per gram: 503.83 SAR • 18 carat per gram: 377.87 SAR ▲ +0.31% today
Last updated: Monday, October 19, 2026 - 11:30 am (Riyadh time)
Today's gold rate in Saudi Arabia per gram
| Carat | Price per gram (SAR) | Price per gram (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Carat | 503.83 | 134.35 |
| 22 Carat | 461.84 | 123.16 |
| 21 Carat | 440.85 | 117.56 |
| 18 Carat | 377.87 | 100.77 |
| 14 Carat | 293.90 | 78.37 |
| Gold Ounce | 15,670.87 | 4,178.90 |
Gold price per tola (1 tola = 11.6638 grams)
| Carat | Price per tola (SAR) |
|---|---|
| 24 Carat | 5,876.58 |
| 22 Carat | 5,386.86 |
| 21 Carat | 5,142.00 |
Gold bullion bar prices today (24 carat)
| Bar weight | Price (SAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 grams | 503.83 |
| 5 grams | 2,519.15 |
| 10 grams | 5,038.30 |
| 20 grams | 10,076.61 |
| 50 grams | 25,191.52 |
| 100 grams | 50,383.03 |
| 250 grams | 125,957.58 |
| 500 grams | 251,915.16 |
| 1 Kilogram | 503,830.32 |
Silver price today in Saudi Arabia
| Unit | Price (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Silver gram | 6.95 |
| Silver ounce | 216.17 |
| Silver kilogram | 6,949.87 |
Prices are indicative, based on the international spot gold price and updated automatically. Shop prices may differ slightly due to making charges and tax.
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How the gold rate in KSA is calculated
The gold price in Saudi Arabia is not set by local shops — it comes from the world market. The international price of one troy ounce of gold (31.1035 grams) in US dollars is divided by 31.1035 to get the price of one gram of pure 24 carat gold, multiplied by the carat ratio (for example 22/24 for 22 carat), and converted at the fixed rate of 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. Because the Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar for decades, the gold rate in KSA moves only when the world gold price moves — there is no local currency effect. Jewellery shops add making charges (typically 10–30 SAR per gram) on top of the gold value, plus 15% VAT charged on the full invoice value (gold plus making charges). Investment-grade gold bars of 99% purity or higher are zero-rated for VAT in Saudi Arabia.
22 carat gold and the tola — a guide for expats
Many expats in Saudi Arabia — especially from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — buy 22 carat (916) gold because it is the standard for jewellery back home. In Saudi Arabia, 22K prices follow the same world-market formula, and the tola (11.6638 g) is still used by some jewellers for expat customers. VAT here is charged on the full invoice value of jewellery (the gold plus the making charges), not on the making charges alone.
A quick example: 10 grams of 22 carat jewellery at a sample rate of 442.07 SAR per gram comes to 4,420.70 SAR in gold value. Add making charges of 20 SAR per gram (200 SAR) then 15% VAT on the full amount (693.11 SAR), and the total is 5,313.81 SAR. Use the live tables above to repeat this with today’s actual gold rate in KSA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold price in Saudi Arabia today?
Today’s gold price in Saudi Arabia is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically: the answer block lists the current price per gram for 24, 22, 21 and 18 carat gold in Saudi riyals, plus the price of one gold ounce. Gold trades around the clock on world markets, so the rate can change several times a day.
What is today’s gold rate per gram in KSA?
The per-gram table above shows today’s gold rate in KSA for every carat in both SAR and USD. As a guide: 24 carat is pure gold (999), used for bars and coins; 21 carat is the most traded for jewellery inside Saudi Arabia; 22 carat is the favourite of South Asian expats; and 18 carat is used for diamond and gemstone jewellery.
How much is 1 tola of gold in Saudi Arabia?
One tola equals 11.6638 grams. The per-tola table on this page shows the live price of 1 tola for 24, 22 and 21 carat gold in Saudi riyals — simply multiply the per-gram rate by 11.6638. Tola prices move with the world gold price, exactly like the gram prices.
Why does the gold rate in KSA change every day?
Because the world spot price of gold changes continuously as markets trade, and the Saudi rate is calculated directly from it. The exchange rate plays no part: the Saudi riyal is fixed at 3.75 per US dollar, so when gold rises or falls worldwide, the gold price in Saudi Arabia rises or falls by the same percentage.
Is gold cheaper in Saudi Arabia than in India or Pakistan?
The gold metal itself costs the same everywhere, because it is priced on one world market. The total price of jewellery can still be lower in Saudi Arabia: making charges are competitive, and the 15% VAT is charged on the full invoice value of jewellery (gold value plus making charges), while investment bars of 99% purity or more are zero-rated. This is why many expats prefer to buy their gold in KSA.