18K Gold Price per Gram in Egypt Today
18K contains 75% pure gold. It is common in modern and gem-set jewelry because it is harder, and it costs less than 21K. This page shows the live price per gram in Egyptian pounds (sell and buy).
Prices for common weights
| Weight | Sell price | Buy price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 2 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 4 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 5 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 8 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 10 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 20 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 50 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
| 100 g | -- EGP | -- EGP |
Gold cost calculator (with making charges)
Enter the weight and the making charge per gram (as quoted by the shop) to estimate the final cost.
Rough estimate; excludes stamp duty and taxes. The shop sets the final price.
What does 18K mean?
18K means that out of every 24 parts of the alloy, 18 parts are pure gold (18/24), roughly 75% purity; the rest is other metals that give the gold the hardness jewelry needs.
How is the 18K gram price calculated?
Gram price = gold ounce price in USD × USD/EGP rate ÷ 31.1035 × 18/24. The result is then aligned with the local market level. Details on the About page.
Price trend over the last 30 days
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Based on the prices recorded by this site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 18K gold price per gram today?
The price at the top of this page updates automatically every 60 seconds. The price in a shop can differ slightly between dealers, and making charges and stamp duty are added.
What is the difference between the sell price and the buy price?
The sell price is what you pay to buy gold from a dealer; the buy price is what the dealer pays you when you sell gold, slightly lower than the sell price.
Does the displayed price include making charges?
No. It is the raw gold price per gram. When buying jewelry, making charges (which vary by shop and design) and stamp duty are added, and making charges are usually not refunded when you resell.
What is the difference between 18K and 21K?
18K contains 75% pure gold versus 87.5% in 21K, so it costs less, and it is harder, which suits jewelry set with stones.
Where do the prices come from?
They are calculated from the global ounce price and the official USD rate, then aligned with the Egyptian market. Read more on the About page.
Related pages
Try the gold, zakat and dowry calculators on the home page.
Prices are indicative: calculated from the global ounce price and the USD rate, then aligned with the Egyptian market. They may differ slightly between shops, exclude making charges, stamp duty and taxes, and are not investment advice.