Egypt Gold Price Editorial Team ·
Today's gold price in Egypt for 24K, 21K and 18K per gram explained — how it is calculated, why your shop charges more, and where to see the live number.
The live gold price for Egypt — 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K per gram in EGP, plus the Egyptian Gold Pound and silver — is on our home page. It refreshes about every five minutes, so it reflects today's number rather than a stale morning quote.
Egyptian gold prices are derived from the international gold spot price (XAU/USD) converted into Egyptian Pounds using the live USD/EGP exchange rate:
Price per gram (EGP) = (XAU/USD ÷ 31.1035) × USD/EGP × purity
Purity is 99.9% for 24K, 87.5% for 21K and 75% for 18K. That is why the three karats move together — they are the same underlying metal at different purities.
The live price is the raw metal value. At the counter you also pay:
So a 21K ring can cost roughly 7–8% above the live 21K gram price.
To estimate any purchase: multiply the live per-gram price for your karat by the weight, then add the spread (and labor cost for jewelry). Our on-site gold calculator does this instantly at the current price.
The live 21K per-gram price in EGP is shown on the home page and refreshes about every five minutes. It equals the international ounce price converted to EGP and multiplied by 87.5% purity.
The live price is the raw metal value. Shops add the dealer spread (~3.11%) and, for jewelry, the workmanship/masna'iya (~4.45%), which together push the counter price roughly 7–8% above the live gram price.