Gold Rate Today in Buraidah: Live 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K Prices
Buraidah is the largest city in Qassim and a major regional commercial hub. Its gold market is substantial and traditional in character, with strong demand tied to family occasions across the province.
| Karat | Today (gram) | Yesterday | Change | Tola | Ounce | Kilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21K | SAR 456.36 | SAR 458.98 | ▼ 2.62 | SAR 5,322.89 | SAR 14,194.39 | SAR 456,360 |
| 24K | SAR 521.03 | SAR 524.02 | ▼ 2.99 | SAR 6,077.22 | SAR 16,205.94 | SAR 521,033 |
| 22K | SAR 478.11 | SAR 480.85 | ▼ 2.74 | SAR 5,576.57 | SAR 14,870.86 | SAR 478,109 |
| 18K | SAR 391.17 | SAR 393.41 | ▼ 2.24 | SAR 4,562.48 | SAR 12,166.62 | SAR 391,166 |
| 14K | SAR 305.11 | SAR 306.86 | ▼ 1.75 | SAR 3,558.73 | SAR 9,489.97 | SAR 305,109 |
| 10K | SAR 217.33 | SAR 218.58 | ▼ 1.25 | SAR 2,534.91 | SAR 6,759.78 | SAR 217,332 |
All prices in Saudi Riyal. These are raw metal values before making charges and VAT. Updated automatically several times a day.
Is the Gold Rate Different in Buraidah?
No. The metal rate is set nationally, derived from the international spot price and converted at the riyal’s fixed peg of 3.7500 to the dollar. A gram of 21K costs the same in Buraidah as it does anywhere else in the Kingdom, at the same moment.
What genuinely varies is the making charge each shop applies, the range of designs on offer, and the margin a shop takes when buying used gold from you. So the useful question in a shop is never what the gram rate is, since every shop quotes almost the same figure. It is what the making charge is on the specific piece in front of you.
The Gold Market in Buraidah
The jewellery trade in Buraidah is concentrated in the central markets, where a large number of shops sit close together. That density is a real advantage for buyers, since gathering three or four comparable quotes takes little more than half an hour on foot.
The prevailing taste runs toward substantial, classic pieces in 21K, and shops stock accordingly. Buyers looking for heavier traditional sets will find good depth of selection here, often at making charges below what mall chains in larger cities quote for comparable weight.
Wedding season drives the market’s rhythm. Planning a major purchase for the quieter weeks after a season ends usually produces better terms than buying at the peak, when shops face steady demand regardless of what they charge for labour.
What You Actually Pay
A jewellery invoice in Buraidah has three components. The metal value is net weight multiplied by the rate for that karat. The making charge typically runs 8 to 12 percent on simple pieces, 12 to 18 percent on mid-complexity work, and up to 25 percent on hand-finished bridal sets. VAT at 15 percent is then applied to the metal and making charge combined.
So a piece with 10,000 riyals of metal value and a 15 percent making charge reaches 11,500 riyals before tax and roughly 13,225 riyals on the invoice. Working that out before you walk in turns a surprise into an expectation.
| Weight | 21K |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | SAR 456.36 |
| 5 grams | SAR 2,281.80 |
| 10 grams | SAR 4,563.60 |
| 20 grams | SAR 9,127.20 |
| 50 grams | SAR 22,818 |
| 100 grams | SAR 45,636 |
| Tola (11.66g) | SAR 5,322.89 |
| Ounce (31.10g) | SAR 14,194.39 |
Buying Tips for Buraidah
Know the rate first. Check the karat you want in the table above and calculate metal value for your target weight. That figure is the objective floor beneath any quote.
Ask for an itemised invoice. Net weight, karat, metal value, making charge and VAT should each appear separately. A single total hides where the money went.
Check the hallmark. Look for 999 on 24K, 916 on 22K, 875 on 21K and 750 on 18K, and ask for a loupe if the stamp is small.
Compare three shops. On a sixty gram set, five percentage points of making charge exceeds two thousand riyals. This is the largest saving available to you.
Keep the invoice. It records weight and karat, which strengthens your position when you sell or exchange later.
Comparing Efficiently in Buraidah
Buraidah’s central markets reward a methodical approach. With many shops within a short walk, the practical method is to fix your target weight and karat in advance, then ask each shop the same single question: what is the making charge percentage on this type of piece.
Recording three or four answers takes half an hour and gives you a real market range rather than an impression. On a heavy traditional set, the spread between the highest and lowest quote in that sample is routinely worth several thousand riyals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate today in Buraidah?
Live rates for every karat appear in the table above in Saudi Riyal and refresh automatically several times a day. They are the same national rates used across the Kingdom.
Is gold cheaper in Buraidah than elsewhere?
No. The metal price is identical nationwide. Only making charges differ, and those vary by shop type rather than by city.
Do I pay VAT on gold in Buraidah?
Yes, 15 percent on gold jewellery throughout Saudi Arabia. Certified investment gold at 99 percent purity or higher is zero-rated instead.
Will shops in Buraidah buy my old gold?
Most will, typically at 4 to 6 percent below metal value for plain hallmarked jewellery and a smaller discount for certified bars.
See the 21K rate, the making charges guide, or how to buy gold in Saudi Arabia.