Gold Price in Saudi Arabia
This page gives gold prices in Saudi Arabia as the international spot-price equivalent converted at market exchange rates. It is an indicative guide, not a price offered by a gold souq shop or dealer. Shop prices can vary because of workmanship, taxes, premiums and dealer margins.
In Saudi Arabia, gold is most commonly priced per gram, while bullion and investment pieces may also be quoted per troy ounce.
XAU spot equivalent · Saudi Arabia
SAR 15,078.37 per troy ounce ▲ +121.13 (+0.81%)
Gram SAR 484.78Kilogram SAR 484,781.00Tola SAR 5,654.3922K per gram SAR 444.38
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close SAR 15,150.75
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · Saudi Arabia
SAR 15,078.37 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | SAR 15,078.37 |
| Gram | SAR 484.78 |
| Kilogram | SAR 484,781.00 |
| Tola | SAR 5,654.39 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | SAR 484.78 |
| 22K | SAR 444.38 |
| 21K | SAR 424.18 |
| 18K | SAR 363.59 |
| 14K | SAR 282.79 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-26T17:44:15Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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Gold in Saudi Arabia: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in Saudi Arabia trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into SAR.
Currency
The currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR), divided into 100 halalas. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for SAR; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in Saudi Arabia most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
No national bullion coin is named on this page for Saudi Arabia. Whatever coin or bar a dealer stocks, its value follows weight and purity first — confirm both, and the total price including any premium, before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a gold souq shop quote a different price from this page?
A shop price includes the cost of making the piece, the dealer's margin and any applicable taxes, whereas this page shows only the converted spot-price equivalent.
Does the gold price in riyals move with the international market?
Yes, the riyal figure on this page follows the international spot price and the prevailing exchange rate, so it changes as those markets move.
Is jewellery priced the same way as a gold bar?
No, jewellery usually carries additional workmanship charges, while bars are generally priced closer to the metal value plus a dealer premium.
What should I check before buying gold in Saudi Arabia?
Confirm the weight, purity, workmanship charge and total price in writing, and compare a few reputable shops before deciding.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for SAR, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.