Gold Rate in Kuwait City Today
22K gold costs 36.096 KWD per gram in Kuwait City today, 24K 39.366 KWD and 21K 34.480 KWD. The gold rate is the same everywhere in Kuwait; shops differ only in making charges.
22K gold rate in Kuwait
Live 22K gold value per gram, 8 g, 10 g, tola and ounce.
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Gold rate in Kuwait City: quick guide
Reference price, where to buy and sell, and tips for selling gold in Kuwait City.
Is gold cheaper in Kuwait City?
No. Gold is priced internationally in US dollars and converted to kuwaiti dinars, so the reference price is the same across Kuwait. Today 22K is 36.096 KWD per gram and 24K 39.366 KWD. What differs in Kuwait City is the making charge and each shop's margin.
Buying and selling
- Area
- Capital governorate
- Where
- Gold and jewellery shops, gold souks, bullion dealers
- Typical hours
- Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm, Fri 4 pm–10 pm (varies by shop)
- Now
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Checklist before selling
- Ask two or three shops before you sell.
- Ask them to weigh the piece in front of you and test the karat.
- Ask for the price per gram and the karat they accept, not just the total.
- Stones and non-gold parts are deducted: ask how they calculate it.
- Bring your ID and the original invoice if you have it.
Gold selling rate in Kuwait: what dealers pay per gram
Gold value and estimated buying price by karat. Stones are deducted; real offers vary between dealers.
| Karat | Gold value / g | Dealer buys / g | Per tola | 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K gold (999) | 39.366 | 38.776 | 452.269 | 387.755 |
| 2222K gold (916) | 36.096 | 35.012 | 408.378 | 350.125 |
| 2121K gold (875) | 34.480 | 33.445 | 390.099 | 334.453 |
| 1818K gold (750) | 29.554 | 28.372 | 330.923 | 283.718 |
| 1414K gold (585) | 23.052 | 21.669 | 252.743 | 216.690 |
In KWD. Making charges paid when buying are not refunded when you sell.
Gold price with making charges today in Kuwait
Gold price per gram + an example making charge per gram, with there is currently no VAT on gold. Change the making charge to match your shop.
| Karat | Gold / gram | Making / gram (KWD) | Gram with making | 10 grams | 1 tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K | 39.366 | 42.458 | 424.584 | 495.227 | |
| 2222K | 36.096 | 39.881 | 398.807 | 465.161 | |
| 2121K | 34.480 | 38.163 | 381.628 | 445.123 | |
| 1818K | 29.554 | 33.925 | 339.253 | 395.697 |
The default making charge is only an example; every shop sets its own depending on design and weight. When you sell, making charges are not refunded.
Gold rate in cities in Kuwait
Cities with typical gold shop hours and whether shops are usually open now. They may close on public holidays.
| City | Area | Typical hours | Now | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | Capital governorate | Sat–Thu 10 am–10 pm Fri 4 pm–10 pm | — | Gold rate → |
Gold in Kuwait City
The gold market in Souq Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City is the oldest and best-known in the country, with Kuwaiti and Gulf jewellery and gold bars. Many residents also buy in Hawalli, Salmiya and Farwaniya.
There is currently no VAT in Kuwait, so the price of a piece is the gold value plus the making charge. When you sell, gold is bought back at the buying rate without the making charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is gold cheaper in Kuwait City?
No. The gold value is the same across Kuwait because it comes from the international price and the exchange rate. Differences between shops in Kuwait City come from making charges and dealer margins.
What is the 22K gold rate in Kuwait City today?
22K gold is 36.096 KWD per gram right now, 421.008 KWD per tola (gold value, without making charges).