Send money to Nepal from other Gulf countries
Send SAR to other currencies
How to work out the true cost of a SAR → NPR transfer
Most people compare fees and ignore the rate, but on a 1,000 SAR transfer a 2% rate margin costs 20 SAR — usually far more than the fee. Always check the provider's rate against the mid-market rate shown above at the moment you send.
About this corridor
The Nepalese rupee is pegged to the Indian rupee at 1.6 NPR per INR, so NPR rates track INR rates. Most Gulf-to-Nepal transfers go through exchange houses with cash pickup across Nepal.
The Saudi riyal is pegged to USD 1 = SAR 3.75, so the SAR/NPR rate is effectively the USD/NPR rate divided by 3.75. Indicative mid-market rate used if live data is unavailable: 1 SAR = 37.6 NPR (2026-10-19).
Quick reference (mid-market, indicative)
| SAR | NPR |
|---|---|
| 100 | 3,760 |
| 500 | 18,800 |
| 1,000 | 37,600 |
| 2,000 | 75,200 |
| 5,000 | 188,000 |
| 10,000 | 376,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAR to NPR exchange rate today?
The calculator loads today's mid-market rate when the page opens (indicatively 1 SAR ≈ 37.6 NPR). The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the currency markets — the rate you see on Google or XE — and no provider gives you exactly this rate; they add a margin.
How much is 1,000 SAR in NPR?
At the indicative mid-market rate, 1,000 SAR ≈ 37,600 NPR. What you actually receive depends on your provider's rate margin and fee — enter them in the calculator to see the real amount.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Saudi Arabia to Nepal?
Compare the total cost: (mid-market rate − provider rate) × amount + transfer fee. Exchange houses and apps are usually cheapest for small cash-pickup amounts; fintech transfer services and bank-to-bank apps are usually cheapest for larger amounts to bank accounts. Banks' own international transfers are almost always the most expensive once the rate margin is counted.
Why is the rate I am offered lower than the rate on Google?
Google shows the mid-market rate. Providers make money by offering you a slightly worse rate (the margin or spread), typically 0.5–1% for fintechs and exchange houses and 2–4% for banks, on top of any fixed fee.
Is money sent to Nepal taxed?
Personal remittances to family in Nepal are generally not taxed on receipt. Some countries actually pay an incentive on formal-channel transfers — see the corridor notes above.
When is the best time to send SAR to NPR?
The Saudi riyal is pegged to the US dollar, so the SAR/NPR rate moves with USD/NPR. Watch the dollar: when the Nepalese rupee weakens against the dollar you get more NPR per SAR. Rate alerts in most transfer apps let you send automatically at a target rate.
What documents do I need to send money?
In Saudi Arabia you need your Emirates ID / national ID / iqama / civil ID (as applicable) and, for larger or regular transfers, proof of income such as a salary certificate. Transfers are reported under anti-money-laundering rules; this is routine.