Gold Rate Today in Tabuk: Live 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K Prices
Tabuk is the principal city of the northwest and serves a wide surrounding region. Its gold market is mid-sized and practical, oriented toward everyday jewellery and family occasion purchases rather than luxury display.
| 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 Tabuk?
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 Tabuk 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 Tabuk
Jewellers in Tabuk are concentrated in the central commercial district and in the newer shopping centres. The number of shops is smaller than in Riyadh or Jeddah, which means fewer quotes to compare, but it also means shops rely heavily on local reputation and repeat custom.
That dynamic works in a careful buyer’s favour. A shop that expects to serve your family for years has reason to be reasonable on making charges, particularly on a substantial purchase. It is worth saying openly that you are comparing options.
For buyers seeking a specific design or a heavy set, calling ahead to check availability saves a wasted trip. Many shops can order particular pieces from their suppliers within days, an option most customers never think to ask about.
What You Actually Pay
A jewellery invoice in Tabuk 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 Tabuk
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.
Ordering a Specific Piece in Tabuk
Because the local selection is narrower than in the major metropolitan markets, buyers with a particular design or weight in mind often assume they must travel. Frequently they do not.
Most established shops in Tabuk maintain supplier relationships and can order specific pieces within days. Ask directly, describe what you want including karat and approximate weight, and ask what the making charge would be on it. That single question can save a long trip, and it costs nothing but the asking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold rate today in Tabuk?
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 Tabuk 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 Tabuk?
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 Tabuk 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.