Gold Rate Today in Khobar: Live 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K Prices
Khobar sits at the commercial centre of the Eastern Province, and its gold market reflects that: a mix of long-established independent jewellers and branches of the large regional chains, serving a diverse population of Saudi families and expatriate professionals.
| 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 Khobar?
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 Khobar 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 Khobar
Gold shops in Khobar cluster around the older commercial streets near the corniche district and inside the modern malls that line the main arteries. The two environments price differently. Independent shops in the older areas generally quote making charges toward the lower end of the range, while mall branches add several percentage points in exchange for written guarantees and easier exchanges.
The city’s proximity to Dammam and Dhahran means shoppers can realistically gather quotes across three commercial centres in a single afternoon. For any purchase above forty grams, that is worth doing, because the making charge is the only part of the price you can influence.
Design range in Khobar is broad by Saudi standards, reflecting the mixed population. Gulf classics, contemporary minimal pieces and imported South Asian styles all have a presence, which also means making charges vary more widely here than in a more homogeneous market.
What You Actually Pay
A jewellery invoice in Khobar 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 Khobar
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.
Selling Gold in Khobar
The concentration of established buyers in Khobar works in a seller’s favour. Because shops here compete for second-hand stock as well as for retail customers, offers on the same piece can vary by several percentage points between one street and the next.
Bring the original invoice if you have it, sort pieces by karat before you go rather than presenting a mixed bundle, and ask for each offer expressed as a price per gram rather than a lump sum. The per-gram figure is what makes two offers genuinely comparable, since totals also depend on how each shop assessed the weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate today in Khobar?
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 Khobar 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 Khobar?
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 Khobar 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.