Precio del oro en Saudi Riyals (SAR) hoy
El precio actual del oro en Saudi Riyals es SAR١٥٬٠١٥٫٠٠ por onza troy, o SAR٤٨٢٫٧٤ por gramo para oro puro de 24 quilates. Esto se calcula a partir del precio spot en vivo de XAUUSD de $4,004.00 por onza utilizando la tasa de cambio SAR/USD en tiempo real.
Oro 22K / gramo
SAR٤٤٢٫٥٣
Oro 18K / gramo
SAR٣٦٢٫٠٦
Oro 14K / gramo
SAR٢٨١٫٥٨
Precio del oro en Saudi Riyals — Todos los quilates y pesos
| Peso | 24K (99.9%) | 22K (91.67%) | 18K (75.0%) | 14K (58.33%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gramo | SAR٤٨٢٫٧٤ | SAR٤٤٢٫٥٣ | SAR٣٦٢٫٠٦ | SAR٢٨١٫٥٨ |
| 5 gramos | SAR٢٬٤١٣٫٧٢ | SAR٢٬٢١٢٫٦٥ | SAR١٬٨١٠٫٢٩ | SAR١٬٤٠٧٫٩٢ |
| 10 gramos | SAR٤٬٨٢٧٫٤٣ | SAR٤٬٤٢٥٫٣١ | SAR٣٬٦٢٠٫٥٧ | SAR٢٬٨١٥٫٨٤ |
| 1 onza troy | SAR١٥٬٠١٥٫٠٠ | SAR١٣٬٧٦٤٫٢٥ | SAR١١٬٢٦١٫٢٥ | SAR٨٬٧٥٨٫٢٥ |
| 50 gramos | SAR٢٤٬١٣٧٫١٥ | SAR٢٢٬١٢٦٫٥٣ | SAR١٨٬١٠٢٫٨٧ | SAR١٤٬٠٧٩٫٢٠ |
| 100 gramos | SAR٤٨٬٢٧٤٫٣١ | SAR٤٤٬٢٥٣٫٠٦ | SAR٣٦٬٢٠٥٫٧٣ | SAR٢٨٬١٥٨٫٤١ |
| 1 kilogramo | SAR٤٨٢٬٧٤٣٫١٠ | SAR٤٤٢٬٥٣٠٫٦٠ | SAR٣٦٢٬٠٥٧٫٣٢ | SAR٢٨١٬٥٨٤٫٠٥ |
| 1 tola (11,66 g) | SAR٥٬٦٢٨٫٧٨ | SAR٥٬١٥٩٫٩١ | SAR٤٬٢٢١٫٥٩ | SAR٣٬٢٨٣٫٢٧ |
Precios derivados del precio spot XAUUSD en vivo y los tipos de cambio en tiempo real. 1 onza troy = 31,1035 gramos. Actualizado cada 30 segundos.
Mercado del oro en Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is one of the largest gold consuming nations in the Middle East, with annual demand driven by jewelry purchases, investment, and the unique seasonal surge during the Hajj pilgrimage when millions of visitors purchase gold from the kingdom's souks. The Saudi riyal is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 3.75 SAR per USD, meaning the riyal gold price moves in direct proportion to the international USD spot price with zero currency risk. Saudi Arabia's gold market is concentrated in the traditional souks — the Gold Souk in Riyadh's Al Bathaa district, the Jeddah Gold Souk, and markets in Makkah and Madinah that serve millions of pilgrims annually. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), now the Saudi Central Bank, holds approximately 323 tonnes of gold reserves, making it one of the larger central bank gold holders in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia levies no personal income tax and no capital gains tax, making it one of the most favorable environments for gold investment globally. The 15% VAT introduced in 2020 exempts investment-grade gold (99%+ purity), aligning with the broader GCC approach to gold taxation. The kingdom's Vision 2030 economic diversification plan includes developing Riyadh as a financial hub, which could expand institutional gold trading infrastructure.
Cómo calculamos el precio del oro en SAR
El precio del oro en Saudi Riyals se calcula utilizando dos fuentes de datos en vivo:
- El precio spot de XAUUSD: el precio internacional del oro por onza troy en dólares estadounidenses, obtenido de la API del oro y actualizado cada 30 segundos.
- La tasa de cambio SAR/USD: obtenida de datos abiertos de tasas de cambio y almacenada en caché durante 10 minutos.
Oro por onza (SAR) = precio spot de XAUUSD × tasa SAR/USD
Oro por gramo (SAR) = oro por onza (SAR) ÷ 31.1035
Ejemplo: $4004.00 × 3.7500 = SAR١٥٬٠١٥٫٠٠ por onza
Impuestos y aranceles del oro en Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia charges 0% VAT on investment-grade gold — bars and coins of 99% purity or higher are exempt from the standard 15% VAT rate. Gold jewelry is subject to the full 15% VAT on the total purchase price including making charges. There is no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or wealth tax in Saudi Arabia, making gold investments essentially tax-free for individuals. The 15% VAT rate (raised from 5% in July 2020 as a fiscal response to lower oil revenues) applies broadly to goods and services but maintains the investment gold exemption. Zakat (the Islamic wealth tax of 2.5%) applies to gold holdings above the nisab threshold (approximately 85 grams of gold) for Muslim residents, though this is a religious obligation rather than a government tax.
Dónde comprar oro en Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's gold market is predominantly retail-focused, centered around traditional souks where gold is sold by weight at prices closely tracking the international spot rate plus a making charge (premium). The Riyadh Gold Souk in Al Bathaa and the Jeddah Gold Souk in Al Balad are the largest markets, offering everything from investment bars to elaborate 21K and 22K jewelry sets. During the Hajj season, gold shops in Makkah and Madinah see extraordinary demand from pilgrims who purchase gold as gifts and investment — estimates suggest Hajj-related gold sales can exceed several tonnes during peak season. Saudi Arabia's domestic gold retail market is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce, which enforces hallmarking and weight verification standards. Major retail chains include L'azurde (the largest gold jewelry manufacturer in the Middle East, listed on Tadawul) and numerous family-owned businesses. SAMA's gold reserves are held both domestically and at international depositories. The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) does not currently list gold ETFs, though regional products are accessible through GCC cross-listings and international brokerage accounts.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is gold tax-free in Saudi Arabia?
Investment gold (99%+ purity bars and coins) is VAT-exempt in Saudi Arabia. Combined with no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no wealth tax, Saudi Arabia is one of the most favorable jurisdictions globally for gold investment. Gold jewelry carries the standard 15% VAT. The only quasi-tax consideration is Zakat (2.5% Islamic wealth levy on gold above 85 grams), which is a religious obligation for Muslim residents rather than a government-imposed tax.
How does the SAR/USD peg affect gold prices?
The Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD since 1986. This means the SAR gold price is always exactly 3.75 times the USD gold price — when gold is $2,000/oz in USD, it is exactly SAR 7,500/oz. The peg eliminates currency risk entirely for Saudi gold investors, unlike investors in floating currencies like EUR, GBP, or INR who face additional exchange rate volatility on top of gold price movements.
Why does gold demand surge during Hajj?
The annual Hajj pilgrimage brings 2-3 million Muslims to Makkah, many of whom purchase gold jewelry and coins as gifts, investments, and souvenirs. Saudi gold prices are competitive due to the VAT exemption on investment gold and relatively low making charges in the kingdom's souks. Many pilgrims come from gold-loving cultures (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Turkey) and take advantage of Saudi prices, which can be lower than in their home markets after accounting for import duties.
What purity of gold is most common in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi gold jewelry is predominantly 21K (87.5% purity), which is the traditional standard in the Arabian Peninsula and differs from the 22K standard common in South Asia or the 18K standard common in Europe. Investment bars are typically 24K (99.9%+). The 21K preference reflects a balance between gold purity and jewelry durability — 21K is softer than 18K but harder than 24K, making it suitable for the elaborate jewelry designs favored in Gulf culture.