How much is 18K gold per gram in Egypt today?

EGP 5,519.16 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in Egypt?

14% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in Egypt?

18K is common in France, Italy, Switzerland, the UK's fine trade and most luxury houses; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

Egypt · 14% VAT on jewellery

18K gold price per gram in EGP today

EGP 5,519.16 per gram · EGP 55,191.56 per 10 g · 1 USD = 52.137 EGP

18K (750) is 75.0% gold. In Egypt jewellery carries 14% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in EGP

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	EGP per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	EGP 2,759.58	EGP 27,595.78
10K	417	41.7%	EGP 3,068.65	EGP 30,686.51
14K	585	58.5%	EGP 4,304.94	EGP 43,049.42
18K	750	75.0%	EGP 5,519.16	EGP 55,191.56
21K	875	87.5%	EGP 6,439.02	EGP 64,390.16
22K	916	91.6%	EGP 6,740.73	EGP 67,407.30
24K	999	99.9%	EGP 7,351.52	EGP 73,515.16

Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 18K pieces are worth in EGP

Typical piece	Weight	18K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	EGP 13,797.89
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	EGP 26,491.95
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	EGP 19,317.05
Signet ring	10 g	EGP 55,191.56
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	EGP 19,317.05
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	EGP 77,268.19
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	EGP 165,574.69
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	EGP 16,557.47

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 18K gold per gram in Egypt today?: EGP 5,519.16 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in Egypt?: 14% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in Egypt?: 18K is common in France, Italy, Switzerland, the UK's fine trade and most luxury houses; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

18K in other currencies

9K in EGP 10K in EGP 14K in EGP 21K in EGP 22K in EGP 24K in EGP