Gold Price Today in Nepal
Today's Gold Prices in Nepal - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Nepal (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 23,401.11 NPR | 24,542.63 NPR | ▲ 163.34 (+0.67%) |
| 22k | 21,451.02 NPR | 22,497.41 NPR | ▲ 149.73 (+0.67%) |
| 18k | 17,550.83 NPR | 18,406.97 NPR | ▲ 122.51 (+0.67%) |
| Ounce | 727,856.42 NPR | 763,361.69 NPR | ▲ 5,080.48 (+0.67%) |
Last updated: 20:55 - 24 August 2026
Gold Performance in Nepal Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Nepal and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 24,542.63 NPR | 22,830.35 NPR | +1,712.28 NPR |
| 22k | 22,497.41 NPR | 20,927.82 NPR | +1,569.59 NPR |
| 18k | 18,406.97 NPR | 17,122.76 NPR | +1,284.21 NPR |
Popular Bullion Bars in Nepal
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 25,033.48 NPR |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 124,553.85 NPR |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 248,371.42 NPR |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 1,239,402.82 NPR |
Gold Performance in Nepal - Long Term
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
The Nepali Rupee has held a near-fixed exchange rate against the Indian Rupee for decades, meaning gold price movement in Nepal closely tracks the neighboring Indian market more than it directly follows the US Dollar.
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA) acts as the near-official body setting the daily reference price for the entire local market, a regulatory approach similar to Bangladesh's model.
Gold carries dual religious significance in Nepal, used in both Hindu and Buddhist rituals given the country's unique religious diversity, with Kathmandu's major temples maintaining a well-established tradition of gilding shrines and religious statues.
22k is the core standard in everyday Nepali jewelry, with growing demand for 24k bars for long-term savings among residents of larger cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Nepal's gold price tied to India?
The Nepali Rupee holds a near-fixed exchange rate against the Indian Rupee, making local gold prices closely track the Indian market.
Who sets the reference gold price in Nepal?
FENEGOSIDA sets the daily reference price for the local market.
What's the most common gold karat in Nepal?
22k is the core standard in everyday jewelry, with growing demand for 24k for savings.