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Cambodia gold Chi price 2026: A Chi (ជី) is the standard unit of gold measurement used in Cambodian gold shops and markets. One Chi equals exactly 3.75 grams of gold — derived from the traditional Chinese tael weight system that has been embedded in Cambodian commerce for centuries. If you have ever walked past a Phnom Penh gold shop and seen prices listed per Chi, or been quoted a Chi price at a market stall, this guide explains exactly what you are being quoted, how to convert it to grams and USD, and what the Chi price means in practice for buying, selling, or investing in gold in Cambodia in 2026.

🇰🇭 Gold Chi Cambodia · ជី · 3.75g · Gold Price · KHR · USD · Phnom Penh · 2026

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• What Is a Gold Chi? →
• Gold Chi Price Today — April 2026 →
• Chi Price Converter: USD, KHR & Grams →
• Where Cambodians Check the Gold Chi Price →
• Buying Gold by the Chi in Cambodia →
• Chi vs Gram vs Tael vs Baht — Gold Units Explained →
• Is Buying Gold Chi a Good Investment? →
• FAQ →

What Is a Gold Chi? — The Complete Explanation

The Chi (ជី) is Cambodia’s primary traditional gold measurement unit, used daily in gold shops (ហាងមាស), markets, and informal gold transactions throughout the country. It is not a unit you will find in international precious metals markets — those use troy ounces (31.1035g) or grams. But in Cambodia, when a gold dealer quotes a price, quotes a buy offer, or describes a gold product, they almost always use Chi.

One Chi = 3.75 grams exactly.

This weight derives from the Chinese tael (兩, liang), a traditional East Asian unit of weight that was historically used across China, Vietnam, Thailand, and much of Southeast Asia. One tael equals 37.5 grams in most Chinese systems, and one-tenth of a tael — which is what a Chi represents in Cambodian usage — is 3.75 grams. Cambodia’s gold trade has used this unit for generations, embedded through the country’s long commercial ties with Chinese merchants and traders.

The Chi is not a purity standard — it is purely a weight measure. Gold sold by the Chi can be 24 karat (pure gold, 99.9%), 22 karat (91.7% gold), 21 karat, 18 karat, or lower. When buying gold by the Chi, always confirm the karat purity — the price per Chi varies significantly between purities.

Chi multiples used in Cambodia:

• 1 Chi = 3.75 grams — the standard unit for small purchases and jewellery
• 5 Chi = 18.75 grams — common for medium gold bars and significant jewellery pieces
• 10 Chi = 37.5 grams — equivalent to one Chinese tael; common in wholesale gold trading
• 100 Chi = 375 grams — large investment quantity; used by institutional and high-net-worth buyers

The Chi is also the unit tracked in Cambodia’s official commodity price data. The National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the CEIC economic data system both publish Phnom Penh gold prices per Chi as a standard economic indicator — confirming its status as the official market reference unit for gold in Cambodia.

Gold Chi Price Today — April 2026

Gold prices change every trading day based on the international spot price and the USD/KHR exchange rate. The figures below reflect MoneyKH’s reference price for April 2026 based on current market data. For the live daily price, see our Cambodia gold price today page which is updated daily.

⚠️ Price disclaimer: Gold prices change daily. The figures above are April 2026 reference prices only. Do not use these for actual transactions — check the live price on the day of purchase at your gold dealer or via the MoneyKH Cambodia gold price page. Dealer buy prices are always lower than sell prices — the spread is typically 1–3% at major Phnom Penh gold shops.

How Cambodia’s 2026 gold price compares to recent history:
Gold prices in Cambodia have risen sharply over the past 12 months. The price per ounce in Cambodia rose approximately 73% over the year to early 2026, with the highest price in the past year reaching over ₭21,780,000 per ounce on January 28, 2026. This means a Chi that cost approximately ₭1,380,000 in early 2025 now costs ₭2,381,000 — a gain of nearly ₭1,000,000 per Chi over twelve months. For the investment context, see our Cambodia gold price guide and the Cambodia dollar vs KHR savings guide.

Chi Price Converter — USD, KHR & Grams

Use these conversion formulas to calculate the Chi price from any per-gram gold quote, or to convert a Chi price into grams and USD.

Converting per-gram price → per Chi price:
Price per Chi = Price per gram × 3.75

Converting per Chi price → per gram price:
Price per gram = Price per Chi ÷ 3.75

Converting Chi price KHR → USD:
Price in USD = KHR price ÷ current USD/KHR rate (approximately 4,100 in April 2026)

Worked examples using April 2026 reference prices:

Quick mental maths for Cambodian gold buyers: At current April 2026 prices, 1 Chi of 24K gold costs approximately $580. If a gold shop quotes you a Chi price significantly below $550 for 24K gold, verify the purity — it is almost certainly lower karat. If quoted significantly above $620, check whether the dealer is applying a premium for a branded bar or specific product.

Where Cambodians Check the Gold Chi Price

There is no single official Cambodia gold price authority equivalent to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) fixing used in international markets. Cambodia’s local gold price is set daily by gold dealers and associations — primarily based on international spot prices converted at the daily USD/KHR rate, with a dealer margin applied.

The key sources Cambodians use to check the gold Chi price in 2026:

1. The Cambodia Valuers and Estate Agents Association (CVEA) / Cambodian gold dealer associations
Cambodia’s organised gold dealers coordinate on reference Chi prices. Daily prices are typically posted at the entrance to major gold shops in Phnom Penh’s central markets — particularly Orussey Market (ផ្សារអូឫស្សី), Olympic Market, and Central Market (ផ្សារថ្មី). These posted prices are the de facto market reference.

2. MoneyKH Cambodia Gold Price Page
MoneyKH’s daily gold price page tracks the Cambodia gold price in both USD and KHR per gram, and is updated daily. It is the English-language reference for expats, investors, and digital-native Cambodians who prefer not to visit a physical gold shop to check prices.

3. Canadia Gold & Trust
Canadia Gold & Trust — the gold division of Canadia Group, one of Cambodia’s largest private conglomerates — is Cambodia’s most prominent branded gold bar issuer. Their 1 Chi (3.75g) gold bars are sold internationally and are recognised as a premium product from a Cambodian issuer. Canadia Gold posts daily buy and sell prices at their Phnom Penh locations and online.

4. JOX Gold Cambodia
Cambodia’s largest gold dealer network by retail locations. JOX operates multiple Phnom Penh branches and posts daily gold prices per Chi prominently. JOX prices are widely referenced as a market benchmark by Cambodian buyers and sellers. See our upcoming JOX Gold Cambodia guide for full detail on their products and locations.

5. Facebook and Telegram group prices
In practice, many Cambodians check gold prices through gold dealer Facebook pages and Telegram channels — these often post daily Chi prices in KHR before the dealer opens. This is Cambodia’s most common real-time gold price check method for daily buyers and sellers.

Buying Gold by the Chi in Cambodia — What to Know

Gold buying in Cambodia is a cash-dominated, relationship-based market. The process is different from buying gold through an exchange or online platform — you visit a physical gold shop, agree a price, and transact in cash (USD or KHR). Here is what every buyer needs to understand:

The buy-sell spread
Gold shops in Cambodia operate on a buy-sell spread — the price at which they sell gold to you is higher than the price at which they will buy it back. This spread is typically 1–3% at major dealers (JOX, Canadia Gold), and can be 3–5% at smaller market-stall dealers. If you buy 1 Chi at ₭2,381,000 and immediately try to sell it back, you will receive approximately ₭2,310,000–₭2,357,000. This spread is the dealer’s margin and is normal — factor it into any investment calculation.

Verify purity before buying
Always confirm the karat of gold before purchasing. 24K (999 or 9999 stamp) is pure gold. 22K (916 stamp) is 91.6% gold — common for jewellery. 18K (750 stamp) is 75% gold. The price per Chi differs substantially between these — a 22K Chi should cost approximately 91.7% of the 24K Chi price. If a dealer quotes you a 22K Chi at 24K prices, walk away.

Branded vs unbranded gold bars
Canadia Gold & Trust Chi bars are Cambodia’s most recognised branded gold product and typically sell at a small premium over the spot Chi price due to brand trust and ease of resale. Unbranded gold — including locally smelted bars from smaller shops — may be priced closer to spot but can be harder to resell at fair value. For investment purposes, branded bars from established dealers are preferable.

Currency of transaction
Cambodia gold shops price and transact in both USD and KHR. For large purchases, USD is standard. For small jewellery purchases, KHR is common. The exchange rate used by the dealer may differ slightly from the interbank rate — confirm the rate being applied if transacting across currencies. For background on Cambodia’s dual-currency system, see our Cambodia dollar vs KHR guide.

Receipts and documentation
Always request and keep a receipt for any gold purchase. Reputable dealers provide receipts showing: weight in Chi and grams, karat purity, price per Chi, total price, and dealer name. For investment gold, some dealers provide a certificate of authenticity. Do not buy gold from any dealer who refuses to provide a written receipt.

Where to buy gold in Phnom Penh:
The highest concentration of gold dealers in Phnom Penh is around Central Market (Psar Thmei), Orussey Market, and Olympic Market. JOX Gold has the widest multi-location presence. Canadia Gold & Trust operates from their main office near the central business district. Provincial buyers can find gold shops in all major town markets — the Chi unit and pricing system is consistent nationwide.

Chi vs Gram vs Tael vs Baht — Gold Units Explained

Cambodia sits at the intersection of multiple gold measurement traditions — Chinese (tael/Chi), Western (gram/troy ounce), and Thai (Baht weight). Understanding the relationships between these units is useful for buyers who also transact in Thailand or with internationally priced gold products.

The key takeaway: when buying gold near the Thai border or from a dealer quoting Thai Baht weights, confirm you are comparing like-for-like. A Thai Baht of gold (15.244g) is not the same as a Cambodian Chi (3.75g) — a fact that causes genuine confusion in border-area markets.

Is Buying Gold Chi a Good Investment in Cambodia? — MoneyKH Assessment

Gold in Cambodia is not just a commodity — it is a deeply cultural store of value, a traditional savings vehicle, and a hedge against inflation and currency instability that Cambodians have relied on through decades of economic disruption. Understanding the investment case honestly requires separating the cultural function from the financial return.

The case for gold Chi as a savings vehicle in Cambodia:

• Inflation hedge: Gold has historically preserved purchasing power over the long term. In a country where KHR inflation has periodically been significant and the banking system’s history includes the Khmer Rouge-era destruction of all financial institutions in 1975, physical gold ownership carries genuine cultural risk-management logic.
• USD/KHR exposure hedge: Cambodians who hold savings in KHR and worry about riel depreciation can buy gold — which is priced internationally in USD — to reduce KHR currency exposure without converting to a foreign bank account.
• Liquidity: Gold Chi is highly liquid in Cambodia — you can sell it at any gold shop in any town in the country for immediate cash. This is a genuine advantage over fixed deposits (which have notice periods or penalties for early withdrawal) and property (which takes months to transact).
• No counterparty risk: Physical gold held in your possession carries no default risk from any bank, government, or institution. For Cambodians who experienced the 1975–1979 period, this is not an abstract concern.

The honest limitations:

• No yield: Gold pays no interest, no dividend, and no rental income. A Cambodia fixed deposit at ABA or Canadia pays 5–6.5% p.a. on USD — gold must appreciate by at least this amount each year just to match the return from a bank deposit.
• Buy-sell spread: The 1–3% dealer spread means you are immediately “down” on any gold purchase. Short-term gold trading in Cambodia is not a profitable strategy for retail buyers — the spread erodes gains on small price movements.
• Price volatility: Gold prices have risen 73% in the past year in Cambodia — but they can also fall sharply. Gold lost 20–30% of its value in certain 12-month periods historically. Buying at peak prices introduces timing risk.
• Storage and security: Physical gold requires safe storage. Home storage carries theft risk; bank safe-deposit boxes are available but add cost and reduce liquidity.

MoneyKH’s position: Gold Chi makes sense as 10–20% of a savings portfolio for Cambodians who want a liquid, inflation-resistant store of value outside the banking system. It is not a substitute for bank savings, and it is not a trading instrument for retail buyers given the buy-sell spread. For the full comparison of gold vs fixed deposits vs savings accounts as stores of value, see our Cambodia savings account rates guide and fixed deposit rates guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cambodia Gold Chi 2026

What is a Chi of gold in Cambodia?
A Chi (ជី) is the traditional Cambodian gold measurement unit equal to exactly 3.75 grams. It is derived from one-tenth of a Chinese tael (37.5g), a traditional East Asian weight unit embedded in Cambodian commerce through centuries of Chinese merchant trade. All Cambodian gold shops price their gold in Chi — it is the standard market unit for gold transactions throughout the country.

How many grams is one Chi of gold?
One Chi equals exactly 3.75 grams. This is a fixed weight — it never changes. The price per Chi changes daily with the international gold market and the USD/KHR exchange rate, but the weight is always 3.75g.

What is the price of one Chi of gold in Cambodia today?
Gold prices change daily. In April 2026, one Chi of 24K (pure) gold in Cambodia was approximately $555–$605 USD or ₭2,270,000–₭2,475,000 KHR. For the current daily price, check our Cambodia gold price today page, which is updated each morning with the Phnom Penh market reference price.

How do I convert Chi to grams?
Multiply the number of Chi by 3.75 to get grams. Examples: 1 Chi = 3.75g; 5 Chi = 18.75g; 10 Chi = 37.5g. To convert grams to Chi, divide by 3.75.

Is a Chi the same as a tael?
No. A tael (兩) equals 37.5 grams — exactly 10 Chi. In wholesale Cambodian gold trading, large transactions are sometimes quoted per tael (10 Chi). In retail shops and markets, the Chi (3.75g) is the standard unit. The confusion between the two is common — always confirm which unit is being quoted.

Where can I buy or sell gold Chi in Cambodia?
Gold Chi can be bought and sold at any licensed gold shop (ហាងមាស) throughout Cambodia. In Phnom Penh, the highest concentration of gold shops is at Central Market (Psar Thmei), Orussey Market, and Olympic Market. JOX Gold is the largest dealer chain by retail locations. Canadia Gold & Trust is the most prominent branded gold bar issuer. All gold shops display daily buy and sell prices per Chi at their entrance.

Is 22K or 24K gold more common in Cambodia?
Both are widely available. 24K (pure gold, 999 or 9999 stamp) is preferred for investment purposes — it holds value closest to the international spot price. 22K (916 stamp, 91.7% gold) is common for jewellery — it is more durable than pure gold and slightly more affordable per Chi. Always confirm the karat before purchasing, as the price difference per Chi between 24K and 22K is significant.

How does the Cambodia gold Chi price compare to the international gold price?
Cambodia’s gold Chi price tracks the international spot price (quoted in USD per troy ounce) with adjustments for the USD/KHR exchange rate and dealer margin. To calculate the theoretical Chi price from the international spot: divide the spot price per troy ounce by 31.1035 (grams per troy ounce) to get price per gram, then multiply by 3.75. Add 1–3% for dealer margin. The result should be close to the Phnom Penh dealer price — significant deviations warrant checking the source.

Should I save in gold Chi or a bank fixed deposit in Cambodia?
Both serve different purposes. A USD fixed deposit at ABA or Canadia Bank pays 5–6.5% p.a. with capital protection — your principal is secure and earning a known return. Gold Chi earns no yield but provides inflation protection, liquidity, and no counterparty risk. MoneyKH’s position: fixed deposits for the savings portion of your portfolio that you want stable, predictable returns on; gold Chi for 10–20% as a store of value and hedge outside the banking system. Not either/or — both.

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