Egypt · 14% VAT on jewellery
22K gold price per gram in EGP today
EGP 6,451.94 per gram · EGP 64,519.42 per 10 g · 1 USD = 55.961 EGP
22K (916) is 91.6% 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 2,641.35 | EGP 26,413.52 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | EGP 2,937.18 | EGP 29,371.83 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | EGP 4,120.51 | EGP 41,205.09 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | EGP 5,282.70 | EGP 52,827.04 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | EGP 6,163.15 | EGP 61,631.54 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | EGP 6,451.94 | EGP 64,519.42 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | EGP 7,036.56 | EGP 70,365.61 |
Spot $3,914.90 per troy ounce ($125.87 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:15:23 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 22K pieces are worth in EGP
| Typical piece | Weight | 22K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | EGP 16,129.86 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | EGP 30,969.32 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | EGP 22,581.80 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | EGP 64,519.42 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | EGP 22,581.80 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | EGP 90,327.19 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | EGP 193,558.26 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | EGP 19,355.83 |
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 22K gold per gram in Egypt today?
- EGP 6,451.94 per gram of 22K 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?
- 22K is common in India, Pakistan, the Gulf and Southeast Asia; 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.
22K in other currencies
- 22K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 22K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 22K gold per gram in GBPthe United Kingdom
- 22K gold per gram in CHFSwitzerland
- 22K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 22K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 22K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 22K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 22K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia