Last Updated: May 2026 ·
By MoneyKH Research Team
🇰🇭 MoneyKH Independence Pledge:
MoneyKH is not a gold dealer. We receive no commission from any gold shop, dealer, or exchange referenced in this guide. Prices shown are reference figures — always verify current prices directly with your gold dealer before transacting.
Full disclaimer →
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 embedded in Cambodian commerce for centuries. If you have 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
Cambodia Gold Chi (ជី): What Is It and What’s the Price Today? — Complete 2026 Guide
The Chi is Cambodia’s traditional gold unit — 3.75 grams — used in every gold shop, every market, every investment gold transaction in the country. This guide explains the unit, today’s price, and how to buy safely.
⚖️ 1 Chi = 3.75 grams — exactly, always
💰 24K Chi today: ~$557.63 USD / ₭2,244,443 KHR
🏪 Shops add 1–3% above spot — check before buying
📊 +42% year-on-year in USD terms
3.75g
One Chi equals exactly 3.75 grams of gold. This is fixed — it never changes. Only the price per Chi changes.
~$557
USD price of one Chi of 24K gold in Cambodia (May 2026). ₭2,244,443 KHR per chi.
1–3%
Buy-sell spread at major Phnom Penh gold dealers (JOX, Olympic, Canadia Gold). Market stalls: up to 5%.
+42%
Gold price increase in USD terms over the past 12 months to May 2026. Chi that cost ₭1.38M in 2025 now costs ₭2.24M.
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 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 — 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.
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
| Unit | Weight | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chi 🏆 | 3.75g | Standard unit for small purchases, jewellery, everyday gold transactions |
| 5 Chi | 18.75g | Common for medium gold bars and significant jewellery pieces |
| 10 Chi (1 Tael) | 37.5g | Common in wholesale gold trading; equivalent to one Chinese tael |
| 100 Chi | 375g | Large investment quantity; institutional and high-net-worth buyers |
🔔 Never Miss a Gold Price Move
Cambodia Gold Price Alert — Free
Daily gold price in USD, KHR, and per chi. Plus savings rates, loan rates, and Cambodia finance updates. Every Tuesday. No spam.
Gold Chi Price Today — June 2026
⚠️ Price disclaimer: Gold prices change daily. The figures below are May 2026 reference prices. Do not use these for actual transactions — check the live price via the MoneyKH Cambodia gold price page which is updated daily at 09:00 ICT. Always verify directly with your dealer before transacting.
| Unit | Weight | 24K Price (USD) | 24K Price (KHR) | 22K Price (USD) | 22K Price (KHR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chi 🏆 | 3.75g | ~$557.63 | ~₭2,244,443 | ~$510.79 | ~₭2,056,929 |
| 5 Chi | 18.75g | ~$2,788.13 | ~₭11,222,213 | ~$2,553.94 | ~₭10,284,645 |
| 10 Chi | 37.5g | ~$5,576.25 | ~₭22,444,406 | ~$5,107.88 | ~₭20,569,169 |
| 1 gram | 1g | ~$148.70 | ~₭598,518 | ~$136.21 | ~₭548,245 |
How Cambodia’s 2026 gold price compares to recent history
Gold prices in Cambodia have risen sharply. A Chi that cost approximately ₭1,380,000 in early 2025 now costs ₭2,244,443 — a gain of nearly ₭864,000 per Chi over twelve months (+63% in KHR terms). In USD terms: +42% year-on-year. The January 2026 record high saw Chi prices reach ~₭2,720,000 / ~$675 USD per Chi before pulling back. Full price history: Cambodia Gold Price Today →
Chi Price Converter — USD, KHR & Grams
Key Conversion Formulas:
- Per-gram price → per Chi: Price per gram × 3.75
- Per-Chi price → per gram: Price per Chi ÷ 3.75
- Chi price KHR → USD: KHR price ÷ 4,025 (NBC rate May 2026)
- Number of Chi → grams: Number of Chi × 3.75
- Grams → Chi: Grams ÷ 3.75
| Calculation | Formula | Result (May 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Chi from ₭598,518/gram (24K) | ₭598,518 × 3.75 | ₭2,244,443 per Chi |
| Chi price in USD at ₭2,244,443 | ₭2,244,443 ÷ 4,025 | ~$557.63 per Chi |
| Grams in 3 Chi | 3 × 3.75 | 11.25 grams |
| Value of 10 Chi in USD | $557.63 × 10 | ~$5,576.25 |
| Price per gram if quoted ₭2,200,000/Chi (22K) | ₭2,200,000 ÷ 3.75 | ₭586,667 per gram |
Where Cambodians Check the Gold Chi Price
📱 MoneyKH Daily Gold Price Page
Updated every morning 09:00 ICT. USD and KHR per gram AND per chi. 30-day history. The English-language reference for expats, investors, and digital-native Cambodians.
Check Today’s Price →
🏪 JOX Gold Cambodia
Cambodia’s largest gold dealer network. Multiple Phnom Penh branches. Daily Chi prices posted at entrance. Widest referenced as market benchmark.
JOX Gold Guide →
🏆 Canadia Gold & Trust
Cambodia’s most recognised branded gold bar issuer. 1 Chi (3.75g) bars internationally recognised. Posts daily buy and sell prices. Small premium over spot for brand trust and resale ease.
📱 Facebook & Telegram Groups
Most Cambodians check gold prices through dealer Facebook pages and Telegram channels — often posting daily Chi prices in KHR before the shop opens. The most common real-time check in practice.
Buying Gold by the Chi in Cambodia — What to Know
✅ The Buy-Sell Spread
Gold shops operate on a buy-sell spread — the sell price is higher than the buy-back price. Spread: 1–3% at major dealers (JOX, Canadia Gold), 3–5% at smaller market stalls. Factor this into any investment calculation — you are “down” by the spread amount immediately on purchase.
✅ Always Get a Receipt
A proper receipt shows: weight in Chi and grams, karat purity, price per Chi, total price, and dealer name. Do not buy gold from any dealer who refuses to provide a written receipt.
⚠️ Verify Purity Before Buying
Always confirm the karat before purchasing. 24K (999 or 9999 stamp) = pure gold. 22K (916 stamp) = 91.6% gold. 18K (750 stamp) = 75% gold. The price per Chi differs substantially between these. If a dealer quotes 22K Chi at 24K prices — walk away.
❌ Avoid Jewellery as Savings
Gold jewellery carries 8–20% workmanship markup on top of gold value. When you sell, you receive only melt value — the markup disappears. Investment Chi bars have 1–3% spread. Over 5 years on ₭20M invested: the difference is nearly ₭4M.
Chi vs Gram vs Tael vs Thai Baht — Gold Units Explained
| Unit | Weight | Used Where | Relationship to Chi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi (ជី) 🏆 | 3.75g | Cambodia (primary unit in all gold shops) | 1 Chi = 1 Chi |
| Tael (兩) | 37.5g | China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia wholesale | 1 Tael = 10 Chi |
| Gram | 1g | International, scientific, some Cambodia dealers | 1 Chi = 3.75 grams |
| Troy Ounce | 31.1g | International spot market (LBMA) | 1 Troy oz ≈ 8.29 Chi |
| Thai Baht weight | 15.244g | Thailand — used near Thai border areas | 1 Thai Baht ≈ 4.065 Chi |
| Tola | 11.664g | South Asia (India, Pakistan) | 1 Tola ≈ 3.11 Chi |
Is Buying Gold Chi a Good Investment in Cambodia? — MoneyKH Assessment
✅ The Case FOR Gold Chi
- Inflation hedge: Gold has historically preserved purchasing power over long term
- USD/KHR exposure hedge: Gold priced in USD protects against KHR depreciation
- High liquidity: Sell at any gold shop, any town, for immediate cash
- No counterparty risk: Physical gold has no bank, government, or institution default risk
- Cultural wealth store: Deeply embedded in Cambodian financial culture for generations
- +42% last year: Significant recent return in USD terms
❌ The Honest Limitations
- No yield: Gold pays zero interest or dividend. A Canadia FD pays 6.5% p.a.
- Buy-sell spread: 1–3% immediate “loss” on any gold purchase
- Price volatility: Gold can fall 20–30% in a year as well as rise
- Storage and security: Physical gold requires safe storage — theft risk at home
- Buying at peak risk: Gold up 42% in 12 months — timing risk is real
MoneyKH Position on Gold Chi as an Investment (May 2026)
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. For the savings portion requiring predictable, stable returns: Cambodia Fixed Deposit Rates 2026 →. For the investment that benefits from gold’s properties: Chi bars from JOX Gold or Canadia Gold — never jewellery.
FAQ — Cambodia Gold Chi 2026
Q: 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). All Cambodian gold shops price their gold in Chi. The weight never changes — 1 Chi is always 3.75 grams. The price per Chi changes daily with the international gold market and the USD/KHR exchange rate.
Q: 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. To convert: multiply Chi by 3.75 to get grams; divide grams by 3.75 to get Chi.
Q: What is the price of one Chi of gold in Cambodia today?
Gold prices change daily. In May 2026, one Chi of 24K (pure) gold is approximately $557.63 USD or ₭2,244,443 KHR. For the current daily price, check the MoneyKH Cambodia gold price page, updated every morning at 09:00 ICT.
Q: 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. Always confirm which unit is being quoted.
Q: Should I save in gold Chi or a Cambodia bank fixed deposit?
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 with a known return. Gold Chi earns no yield but provides inflation protection, liquidity, and no counterparty risk. MoneyKH’s position: fixed deposits for stable, predictable returns; gold Chi for 10–20% as a store of value and hedge outside the banking system. Not either/or — both have a role.
Q: Where can I buy gold Chi in Cambodia?
Gold Chi can be bought at any licensed gold shop throughout Cambodia. In Phnom Penh, the highest concentration 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.
📬 Cambodia Finance Weekly
Get the Gold Price Every Tuesday — Free
Gold chi price in USD & KHR · Savings rate updates · Loan rate changes · NBC policy updates · New financial products. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. MoneyKH never shares your email.
More MoneyKH: Cambodia Gold & Investment
- Cambodia Gold Price Today 2026 — Updated Daily →
- Is Gold a Good Investment in Cambodia 2026? →
- Gold Jewellery vs Investment Gold Cambodia 2026 →
- JOX Gold Cambodia: Prices, Products & Buying Guide →
- Cambodia Fixed Deposit Rates 2026 — All Banks →
- Cambodia Savings Account Rates 2026 →
MoneyKH · Cambodia Personal Finance Authority Platform · Article: Cambodia Gold Chi · May 2026 · Editorial independence policy → · About MoneyKH →
The MoneyKH Research Team comprises independent financial researchers, market analysts, and editorial professionals with direct on-ground knowledge of Cambodia’s banking, fintech, and financial services sector. All rates, fees, and product data published on MoneyKH are verified directly with each institution before publication. MoneyKH operates as an editorially independent platform with no affiliate partnerships — see our editorial policy for full disclosure.
