How Gold & Silver Prices are Calculated in Nepal: Tola, Jarti & 13% VAT
Buying gold in Nepal serves as both a cultural tradition during Dashain, Tihar, and wedding seasons and a store of family wealth. However, final store billing frequently confuses buyers because the price per tola announced in morning news bulletins excludes jewelry showroom overheads.
- 1 Tola equals 11.6638 grams or 100 Lal. 1 Lal equals 0.1166 grams.
- Jewelry invoices consist of: Pure Metal Cost + Making Labor Charge + Wastage Jarti Charge + 13% Government VAT.
- Fine Gold is 99.99% pure (24 Karat), while Tejabi is 91.6% pure (22 Karat), traded at NPR 1,000 less per tola.
- Demand an official VAT bill with hallmark certification to guarantee resale purity verification.
Understanding Traditional Units: Tola, Lal & Grams
The gold market in Nepal operates on traditional Vedic units synchronized with metric measurement:
| Traditional Unit | Equivalent Metric Weight | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tola | 11.6638 Grams | 100 Lal |
| 1 Lal | 0.1166 Grams | 0.01 Tola |
| 1 Aana | 0.7289 Grams | 1/16th Tola |
| 10 Grams | 0.8573 Tola | 85.73 Lal |
How to Audit Your Jeweler’s Final Invoice
To verify an invoice: Multiply weight in tolas by the prevailing FENEGOSIDA live rate. Add the agreed Jarti percentage (typically 8% to 12%), add artisan making labor, and add 13% VAT. Our live Gold Calculator automates this breakdown instantly.
Final Thoughts
Armed with real-time FENEGOSIDA market rates and an automated estimator, you can evaluate showroom pricing with confidence.
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