Last Updated: June 02, 2026 · 09:00 ICT ·
By MoneyKH Research Team
✅ Data verified: June 2, 2026 · Spot source: LBMA/Comex · USD/KHR: ₭4,025
🇰🇭 MoneyKH Gold Price Data:
Prices are derived from the international spot market (LBMA/Comex) and converted at the daily NBC-published USD/KHR rate. Gold shop retail prices will vary — always confirm with your shop before transacting. No sponsored or promoted gold dealers. Methodology →
Cambodia gold price today, May 16, 2026: 24-karat gold costs $145.59 USD per gram or approximately ₭598,518 KHR per gram, based on the international spot price and the NBC exchange rate of ₭4,025 per USD. Per chi (1 chi = 3.75 grams): $557.63 USD or ₭2,244,443 KHR. 22K gold (the most common purity in Cambodian gold shops) costs $136.21 USD per gram or $510.79 per chi. Gold has risen approximately 42% in USD terms over the past 12 months. Gold shop retail prices in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and other cities typically add a 1–3% premium above the spot-derived price. This page is updated every morning by 09:00 ICT.
🏆 Cambodia Gold Price — Updated May 16, 2026 09:00 ICT
$145.59 USD/gram (24K)
₭598,518 KHR/gram (24K)
$557.63 per chi · ₭2,244,443 per chi
▼ −$6.64 (−0.28%) from yesterday · Up 42% year-on-year
Spot: $4,528.00/oz · USD/KHR: ₭4,025 · Data verified: May 16, 2026 09:00 ICT
Per Chi (ជី · 3.75g)
$557.63
₭2,244,443
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)
$4,528.00
₭18,615,625
📊 Today’s Price by Karat — May 16, 2026
| Karat | USD/gram | KHR/gram | USD/chi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | $145.59 | ₭598,518 | $557.63 |
| 22K (916) | $136.21 | ₭548,245 | $510.79 |
| 21K (875) | $130.11 | ₭523,693 | $487.91 |
| 18K (750) | $111.53 | ₭448,909 | $418.24 |
Spot-derived reference price only. Retail shop prices include 1–3% premium. Always verify with your gold shop before transacting.
+42%
Cambodia gold price increase in USD terms over the past 12 months.
$4,625
International spot price per troy ounce today. Cambodia retail: 1–3% above this.
$557.63
Price of 1 chi (ជី, 3.75g) of 24K gold today in USD. ₭2,244,443 per chi.
₭4,025
USD/KHR rate today (NBC reference). Fluctuations directly affect KHR gold price.
1–3%
Typical premium charged above spot by Cambodian gold shops. Never pay more than 5% above spot for plain bullion.
⚡ MoneyKH Quick Reference — Cambodia Gold Price May 16, 2026
- 24K gold today: $145.59/gram · ₭598,518/gram · $557.63/chi · ₭2,244,443/chi ← shop price unit
- 22K gold today: $136.21/gram · ₭548,245/gram · $510.79/chi · ₭2,056,668/chi
- 21K gold today: $130.11/gram · ₭523,693/gram · $487.91/chi
- 18K gold today: $111.53/gram · ₭448,909/gram · $418.24/chi
- 1 chi (ជី) = 3.75 grams — the unit displayed on every Cambodian gold shop price board
- Shop vs spot: Retail gold shops charge 1–3% above spot — check this page before buying
- Year-on-year change: +42% in USD terms · Gold peaked at $5,602/oz Jan 28, 2026 · Now at $4,625/oz
- Compare gold vs Cambodia bank savings rates →
- What is a Gold Chi? Complete explanation →
Cambodia Gold Price — Full Matrix (All Karats & Weights) — May 16, 2026
All prices derived from international spot price of $4,528.00/oz. USD/KHR rate: ₭4,025. Data verified: May 16, 2026 09:00 ICT. Prices are reference rates — retail shop prices will differ. Always confirm with your gold shop.
Price Per Gram — May 16, 2026
| Karat | Purity | USD/gram | KHR/gram | USD/chi | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 🏆 | 99.9% pure | $145.59 | ₭598,518 | $557.63 | Gold bars, bullion, investment-grade gold |
| 22K | 91.6% pure | $136.21 | ₭548,245 | $510.79 | High-quality jewellery — most common in Cambodia gold shops |
| 21K | 87.5% pure | $130.11 | ₭523,693 | $487.91 | Jewellery, rings, necklaces |
| 18K | 75.0% pure | $111.53 | ₭448,909 | $418.24 | Fashion jewellery, ornamental pieces |
Price Per Chi (ជី) — Traditional Cambodian Gold Unit — May 16, 2026
In Cambodia, gold is traditionally bought and sold by the chi (ជី) — a unit equal to 3.75 grams. When you visit a gold shop in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, the price on the board is always quoted per chi. Today, 1 chi of 24K gold = $557.63 USD (₭2,244,443 KHR). Full chi guide: Cambodia Gold Chi Explained →
| Karat | USD per chi (3.75g) | KHR per chi | USD per 10 chi | KHR per 10 chi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K 🏆 | $557.63 | ₭2,244,443 | $5,576.25 | ₭22,444,406 |
| 22K | $510.79 | ₭2,056,929 | $5,107.88 | ₭20,569,169 |
| 21K | $487.91 | ₭1,963,847 | $4,879.13 | ₭19,638,447 |
| 18K | $418.24 | ₭1,683,416 | $4,182.38 | ₭16,834,178 |
Price Per Troy Ounce, Kilogram & Tola — May 16, 2026
| Unit | Weight | 24K USD | 24K KHR | 22K USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gram | 1g | $145.59 | ₭598,518 | $136.21 |
| Chi (ជី) | 3.75g | $557.63 | ₭2,244,443 | $510.79 |
| Tola | 11.66g | $1,733.84 | ₭6,978,706 | $1,588.21 |
| Troy Ounce | 31.1g | $4,528.00 | ₭18,615,625 | $4,236.50 |
| Kilogram | 1,000g | $148,700 | ₭598,517,500 | $136,210 |
Cambodia Gold Price — Recent Daily History
All prices are 24K per gram in USD, derived from international LBMA/Comex spot. KHR prices use NBC daily USD/KHR rate. Update this table weekly by adding new rows at top.
| Date | USD/oz | USD/gram (24K) | KHR/gram (24K) | USD/chi | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri May 16, 2026 ← Today | $4,528.00 | $145.59 | ₭598,518 | $557.63 | ▼ −0.28% |
| Thu May 15, 2026 | $4,638.00 | $149.12 | ₭600,208 | $559.20 | ▲ +0.35% |
| Wed May 14, 2026 | $4,622.00 | $148.60 | ₭598,115 | $557.25 | ▼ −0.43% |
| Tue May 13, 2026 | $4,642.00 | $149.25 | ₭600,731 | $559.69 | ▲ +0.43% |
| Mon May 12, 2026 | $4,622.00 | $148.60 | ₭598,115 | $557.25 | ▼ −0.56% |
| Fri May 9, 2026 | $4,648.00 | $149.44 | ₭601,496 | $560.40 | ▲ +0.78% |
| Mon May 4, 2026 | $4,612.00 | $148.28 | ₭596,927 | $556.05 | ▼ −0.22% |
| Fri May 1, 2026 | $4,622.00 | $148.60 | ₭598,115 | $557.25 | ▼ −0.43% |
| Mon Apr 28, 2026 | $4,638.00 | $149.12 | ₭600,208 | $559.20 | ▼ −1.14% |
| Sun Apr 19, 2026 | $4,831.00 | $155.34 | ₭625,244 | $582.53 | ▲ +1.40% |
Cambodia Gold Price — 12-Month Performance (2025–2026)
Gold peaked at $5,602.22/oz on January 28, 2026 — a record high. Since then, gold has pulled back to $4,625/oz (May 2026). Despite the pullback, gold is still up approximately 42% year-on-year from ~$104.7/gram in May 2025.
| Period | USD/oz (approx) | USD/gram | USD/chi | KHR/gram | vs Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 — Today | $4,625 | $145.59 | $557.63 | ₭598,518 | Current |
| Jan 2026 (record high) | ~$5,602 | ~$180.11 | ~$675.41 | ~₭724,943 | −17.5% from peak |
| Oct 2025 | ~$3,900 | ~$125.41 | ~$470.29 | ~₭504,775 | +18.6% |
| May 2025 (1 year ago) | ~$3,256 | ~$104.68 | ~$392.55 | ~₭421,338 | +42.1% |
| May 2023 (3 years ago) | ~$2,010 | ~$64.63 | ~$242.36 | ~₭260,135 | +130.1% |
| May 2021 (5 years ago) | ~$1,780 | ~$57.24 | ~$214.65 | ~₭230,354 | +159.8% |
Where to Buy Gold in Cambodia 2026
JOX Gold Cambodia
Cambodia’s largest gold dealer network. Multiple Phnom Penh branches. Daily Chi prices posted at entrance. Investment Chi bars (1, 5, 10 Chi) in 99.9% pure gold. Buy-sell spread: 1–2%.
Full guide: JOX Gold Cambodia Guide →
Phnom Penh Gold Markets
Highest concentration at: Central Market (Psar Thmei), Orussey Market, Olympic Market. All quote Chi prices daily. Always get a receipt showing: weight in Chi/grams, karat purity, and price per Chi.
Investment tip: 24K bar from established dealer. Never buy jewellery as investment — 8–20% workmanship markup disappears on resale.
Shop Price vs Spot Price — What’s the Difference?
MoneyKH’s price is derived from the international spot price. Retail gold shops in Cambodia add 1–3% for bullion pieces, and 5–25% for jewellery (workmanship charges). If a shop quotes more than 5% above MoneyKH’s per-chi price for a plain piece — compare with another shop before buying. For investment gold, only buy from shops displaying a clear buy-back price alongside the sell price.
MoneyKH Gold Summary — May 2026
Gold at $145.59/gram ($557.63/chi) today. Down from January 2026 record of $675/chi. Still up 42% year-on-year.
Check this page before any gold transaction. Retail shops charge 1–3% above this reference price. The chi price of $557.63 / ₭2,244,443 is the reference for every Cambodian gold shop transaction today.
Performance
1 month: −1.39%
From Jan peak: −17.5%
1 year: +42.1%
3 years: +130.1%
5 years: +159.8%
Today at a Glance
Spot: $4,528.00/oz
24K/gram: $145.59
24K/chi (ជី): $557.63
24K KHR/gram: ₭598,518
24K KHR/chi: ₭2,244,443
USD/KHR: ₭4,025
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FAQ — Cambodia Gold Price 2026
Q: What is the gold price in Cambodia today?
As of May 16, 2026, the Cambodia gold price is $145.59 USD per gram for 24-karat gold, equal to approximately ₭598,518 KHR per gram at the NBC rate of ₭4,025 per USD. In the traditional Cambodian chi unit (3.75 grams), 1 chi of 24K gold = $557.63 USD or ₭2,244,443 KHR. For 22K gold: $136.21/gram, $510.79/chi. This page is updated every morning at 09:00 ICT. Data verified: May 16, 2026.
Q: What is a chi of gold in Cambodia and how much does it weigh?
A chi (ជី) is the traditional Cambodian gold weight unit equal to exactly 3.75 grams. Gold shops always quote prices per chi. Today (May 16, 2026), 1 chi of 24K gold = $557.63 USD / ₭2,244,443 KHR. Full explanation: Cambodia Gold Chi Guide →
Q: How much has Cambodia gold price increased in 2026?
Gold has risen approximately 42% in USD terms from May 2025 to May 2026 — from ~$104.68/gram to $145.59/gram today. Gold hit a record high of $5,602/oz (approximately $675/chi) on January 28, 2026, and has since pulled back to $4,625/oz as of May 16, 2026.
Q: Why is the gold price at my shop different from MoneyKH?
MoneyKH’s price is derived from the international spot price. Retail gold shops in Cambodia charge a premium of 1–3% above spot for bullion, and 5–25% for jewellery (workmanship charges). If a shop quotes more than 5% above MoneyKH’s per-chi price for a plain bullion piece, compare with another shop before buying.
Q: How often does MoneyKH update the Cambodia gold price?
MoneyKH updates the Cambodia gold price every morning by 09:00 ICT (Cambodia time, UTC+7), seven days a week. The update reflects the previous session’s closing spot price from LBMA and Comex, converted at the NBC’s daily USD/KHR reference rate.
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Published by the MoneyKH Research Team. Updated daily at 09:00 ICT. Gold price data sourced from LBMA/Comex international spot price. KHR conversion at NBC daily reference rate. This page does not constitute investment advice. No gold dealer has paid for placement. See our full disclaimer.
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