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Gold Price in Saudi Arabia Today — Live

Gold today in Saudi Arabia is roughly flat versus yesterday's close.

Gold PriceLive
15,587
SARper troy oz
June 21, 2026 · 05:35 PM≈ 4,157 USD
–0.00%Yesterday: 15,587 SARUpdates every 10 min

Gold price per gram in Saudi Arabia by karat

Price per gram by karat · live gold-content value

KaratPrice24h
24K24 Karat
501.13SAR/g–0.00%
22K22 Karat
459.39SAR/g–0.00%
21K21 Karat
438.49SAR/g–0.00%
18K18 Karat
375.85SAR/g–0.00%
14K14 Karat
292.31SAR/g–0.00%
Updates every 10 min · Updated 05:35 PM

Figures are the live gold-content value. Physical bars and coins carry a small premium over this — higher on smaller bars.

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243.09 SARper oz
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Gold Ounce Price Today in Saudi Arabia

As of the last recorded close (20 Jun 2026), the gold ounce price in Saudi Arabia was 15,587.05 SAR — it fell 1.39% over the week and fell 8.53% over the month. The high over the past month was 17,818.96 SAR (11 May 2026) and the low was 15,227.81 SAR (10 Jun 2026).

PeriodOunce price (SAR)Change
Last close · 20 Jun 202615,587.05—
Previous day15,587.330.00%
1 week ago15,807.34▼ -1.39%
1 month ago17,040.81▼ -8.53%
High · 11 May 202617,818.96
Low · 10 Jun 202615,227.81

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Gold Market in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has one of the largest gold markets in the Arab world, centered around the gold souks of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca. The most popular purities are 21K and 22K, widely used for bridal jewelry (mahr). The Saudi Riyal is pegged to the USD at 3.75, so gold prices in SAR rise and fall directly with international spot prices. Saudi Arabia ranks among the world's top gold jewelry consumers, with demand traditionally spiking during Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, and wedding season. VAT was raised to 15% in 2020 and applies to jewelry purchases, so factor that into the final price when buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

21K gold is 87.5% pure gold. To calculate the price per gram in SAR, DahabPulse multiplies the international spot price (USD/troy oz) by 87.5%, divides by 31.1 (grams per troy oz), then converts using the live SAR/USD exchange rate. Prices update automatically every 10 minutes.

Gold prices on DahabPulse update every 10 minutes using institutional-grade data from TwelveData. Exchange rates update daily. The price shown is the international spot rate converted to SAR — it may differ slightly from dealer prices due to making charges and shop premiums.

Gold bars (ingots) are 24K (999) pure gold and are bought by the gram — common sizes are 1g, 5g, 10g, 50g, 100g, 1 ounce and 1 kilo. The "By bars" table above shows the live 24K metal value for each bar size in SAR. Physical bars carry a small premium over this metal value, which is higher on smaller bars and varies by brand (e.g. PAMP, Emirates Gold).

1 kilo = 1,000 grams, 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams, and 1 tola = 11.664 grams. To price any weight, multiply the per-gram price for your karat (in the table above) by the number of grams — e.g. a 10-gram piece = per-gram price × 10.

The price here is the live international gold-content value per gram, converted to SAR. Jewelry shops add a making charge (أجر الصنعة) for craftsmanship, plus VAT where it applies, so the final shop price is higher. The raw gold rate itself is standardized — ask for the making charge separately when comparing shops.

Yes, Saudi Arabia applies 15% VAT on gold jewelry purchases — one of the highest VAT rates on gold in the GCC. The VAT applies to the full purchase price including making charges. When budgeting for a gold purchase in Saudi Arabia, add 15% to the displayed price.

21K and 22K are the most common karats for mahr in Saudi Arabia. 21K offers a balance of purity and durability, while 22K is preferred for heavier traditional pieces. The mahr amount and karat are typically agreed as part of the marriage contract.