SAR to NPR — Today's Saudi Riyal to Nepali Rupee Rate
Convert Saudi Riyals to Nepali Rupees using the latest Nepal Rastra Bank rate.
Today's SAR to NPR Rate
1 SAR = NPR 35.85
NPR 35.85
Historical exchange rate chart coming soon. Track how the Saudi Riyal to Nepali Rupee rate has changed over time with daily, weekly, and monthly views.
About the SAR to NPR Exchange Rate
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia and is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 3.75 SAR per USD. Nepal Rastra Bank sets the official SAR/NPR rate daily, which is relatively stable due to the USD peg.
Saudi Arabia has historically been one of the top destinations for Nepali migrant workers. Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis work in Saudi Arabia across construction, domestic services, hospitality, driving, and retail sectors. Remittances from Saudi Arabia represent one of the largest sources of foreign currency for Nepal, supporting families and the broader economy.
Tips for Getting the Best SAR to NPR Rate
- Compare rates at licensed exchange houses — Al Rajhi, SAMBA, and local Nepali money transfer operators.
- IME, Prabhu, and Himal Remit have wide networks in Saudi Arabia with competitive SAR/NPR rates.
- Online and mobile transfer services often offer better rates than walking into an exchange counter.
- Since SAR is pegged to USD, the SAR/NPR rate mainly depends on the USD/NPR movement.
- Send larger amounts to reduce the per-transaction cost of fees.
About the Saudi Riyal to NPR Rate
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) has been pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of 3.75 SAR per USD since 1986. This long-standing peg means the SAR/NPR rate is highly predictable and tracks the USD/NPR rate almost exactly. When NRB adjusts the dollar rate, the Riyal rate moves in lockstep, divided by the 3.75 factor. This stability makes budgeting and planning remittances from Saudi Arabia relatively straightforward.
Saudi Arabia has been one of the top destinations for Nepali migrant workers for decades. Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis work across the Kingdom in construction, domestic services, hospitality, driving, retail, and industrial cleaning. The Saudi Arabia–Nepal remittance corridor is consistently ranked among the top sources of foreign currency for Nepal, with workers sending back a significant share of their monthly salaries.
Typical monthly remittances from Saudi Arabia range from SAR 500 to SAR 3,000, depending on the worker's occupation and salary level. Given the volume of transfers, even a small difference in the SAR/NPR rate can translate into thousands of additional Rupees for receiving families over the course of a year. Comparing exchange rates and fees across providers is therefore especially worthwhile for this corridor.
How to Send Money from Saudi Arabia to Nepal
- Exchange houses: Al Rajhi Bank, Western Union agents, and local exchange houses across Saudi Arabia offer SAR to NPR transfers with walk-in counters and mobile banking options.
- Nepali remittance operators: IME, Prabhu Money Transfer, and Himal Remit have wide agent networks in Saudi Arabia and offer direct bank deposit, mobile wallet credit, and cash pickup across Nepal.
- Online platforms: Wise and Remitly support SAR to NPR transfers with transparent pricing, though availability may depend on your residency status and bank account type in Saudi Arabia.
- Employer salary transfer: Some employers offer direct international salary splitting, depositing a portion of your wages directly into a Nepali bank account at competitive rates.