Data as of 2026-07-30. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram rose by 2.8% — from QAR 470.8 to QAR 484 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Gold price by year
| Year | Low (gram) | High (gram) | Average (gram) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QAR 470.8 | QAR 551.7 | QAR 508.7 |
| 2025 | QAR 329.1 | QAR 506.2 | QAR 409.6 |
| 2024 | QAR 239.4 | QAR 320.5 | QAR 275.8 |
| 2023 | QAR 214 | QAR 241.4 | QAR 228.6 |
| 2022 | QAR 191.4 | QAR 228.1 | QAR 209.6 |
| 2021 | QAR 200.6 | QAR 222.6 | QAR 209.4 |
| 2020 | QAR 183 | QAR 230.3 | QAR 210.1 |
| 2019 | QAR 150.1 | QAR 177.8 | QAR 162 |
| 2018 | QAR 139.4 | QAR 156.7 | QAR 147.8 |
| 2017 | QAR 145.2 | QAR 154 | QAR 148.9 |
| 2016 | QAR 130.7 | QAR 157.9 | QAR 146.3 |
| 2015 | QAR 124.1 | QAR 149.6 | QAR 134.8 |
| 2014 | QAR 137.1 | QAR 154.6 | QAR 145.7 |
| 2013 | QAR 143.2 | QAR 194.3 | QAR 166.2 |
| 2012 | QAR 182.9 | QAR 207.3 | QAR 196.4 |
Yearly aggregates of daily COMEX futures closes converted at same-date official FX rates. FX history is available from 1999.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | QAR 478 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | QAR 458 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | QAR 437.9 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | QAR 358.5 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | QAR 279.7 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | QAR 179.3 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | QAR 478 |
| 5 grams | QAR 2,390.2 |
| 10 grams | QAR 4,780.4 |
| 20 grams | QAR 9,560.8 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | QAR 14,868.7 |
| 50 grams | QAR 23,901.9 |
| 100 grams | QAR 47,803.9 |
| 1 kilogram | QAR 478,038.9 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 gram of gold in Qatari riyals today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is QAR 478 at the official QAR rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official QAR rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in Qatari riyals?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is QAR 279.7 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in Qatari riyals?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about QAR 14,868.7 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.