- What is the gold price in Nepal today per tola?
- At the current international spot price and USD/NPR exchange rate, 24K fine gold is worth about NPR 233,122 per tola (11.664 g) and 22K tejabi gold about NPR 213,917 per tola. These are spot-derived values; the official FENEGOSIDA rate for the day is usually higher.
- Why is the FENEGOSIDA rate different from the price on this page?
- The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA) publishes the official daily rate for the Nepali market. It includes customs duty, other taxes and dealer margins on top of the world price, so it is normally higher than our spot × USD/NPR figure. Always check FENEGOSIDA for the official rate.
- How many grams are in a tola?
- One tola is 11.664 grams and is divided into 100 lal, so one lal is about 0.117 g. Ten grams equal roughly 0.857 tola, and one troy ounce (31.1035 g) is about 2.67 tola.
- What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold in Nepal?
- 24K fine gold, sold as hallmarked 'chhapawal' gold, is about 99.9% pure and is used for bars, coins and savings. 22K 'tejabi' gold is about 91.67% pure; the added copper and silver make it harder, so it is used for jewellery. Per tola, 22K is worth roughly 8% less than 24K.
- Does Nepal charge customs duty on gold?
- Yes. Gold imported into Nepal pays customs duty and other charges set in the federal budget, and imports for the market are channelled through banks under quotas set by Nepal Rastra Bank. These costs are a main reason why local prices sit above the international spot price. Check the current budget or the Department of Customs for the exact rate.
- Do jewellery shops in Nepal charge more than the daily rate?
- Yes. A jewellery bill is usually the gold value at the day's rate plus making charges (jyala) and an allowance for wastage, and VAT may apply. When you sell, shops typically deduct for purity testing and their margin, so ask for each item to be listed separately.