1000 SAR to PKR: How Much Is 1000 Saudi Riyal in Rupees? (2026)
Written by Usama Afzal, Founder & Editor, GratuityHisab. Last updated: October 2026. Based on mid-market exchange rates; not financial advice.
1000 Saudi Riyals = 73,870 Pakistani Rupees as of October 18, 2026 (mid-market rate of 73.87 PKR per Riyal). Exchange rates move every day, so always check our free live SAR to PKR converter for the real-time rate before you exchange money or send it home to Pakistan.
1000 Saudi Riyals in rupees — October 18, 2026
The SAR to PKR rate today is 73.87 — one Saudi Riyal buys 73.87 Pakistani Rupees at the mid-market rate. The mid-market rate is the midpoint between buy and sell prices that banks use when trading with each other; the rate you actually get at an exchange shop or bank will be very close to it, usually within a rupee or two.
The Saudi Riyal is pegged to the US dollar (3.75 SAR = 1 USD), so the SAR to PKR rate mostly follows the dollar–rupee movement. When the dollar strengthens against the rupee, it rises too — and Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia get more rupees for every Riyal they send home.
Gulf currencies to PKR — today's rates
Here are today's mid-market rates for all six Gulf currencies against the Pakistani Rupee:
| Currency | Code | 1 unit = PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.87 |
| UAE Dirham | AED | 74.93 |
| Qatar Riyal | QAR | 75.97 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 895.67 |
| Bahraini Dinar | BHD | 736.94 |
| Omani Rial | OMR | 720.40 |
Rates as of October 18, 2026 (mid-market). Check our live converter for real-time rates.
How the Saudi Riyal to PKR rate is determined
Three things decide the rate you see each day:
- The USD/SAR peg. Saudi Arabia fixes the Saudi Riyal at 3.75 per US dollar, so the Saudi Riyal only moves against the rupee when the dollar moves. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) publishes official exchange rates on its website.
- The State Bank of Pakistan's interbank rate. The SBP publishes the official dollar–rupee reference rate every working day, and banks settle near it. You can verify it on the State Bank of Pakistan's website.
- Open-market demand. Exchange companies add a small margin over the interbank rate. The open-market rate is usually Rs 1–3 higher than the interbank figure — that gap is the dealer's spread, not a different "real" rate.
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Quick reference at today's rate of 73.87 PKR per Saudi Riyal. The formula is simple: Pakistani Rupees = Saudi Riyals × 73.87.
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | Pakistani Rupees (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 1 SAR | 73.87 PKR |
| 5 SAR | 369.35 PKR |
| 10 SAR | 738.70 PKR |
| 50 SAR | 3,693.50 PKR |
| 100 SAR | 7,387 PKR |
| 500 SAR | 36,935 PKR |
| 1,000 SAR | 73,870 PKR |
Tips for getting the best SAR to PKR rate
- Check the live rate first. Run the amount through our converter so you know the fair value before anyone quotes you a price.
- Compare two or three exchange shops. Rates differ slightly between dealers, especially for large amounts.
- Avoid airport counters. Airport exchange desks consistently offer the worst rates.
- Use formal channels for remittances. Banks and licensed apps convert close to the interbank rate, and Pakistan's remittance incentive schemes can add a small bonus on top.
- Don't chase tiny moves. The rate moves a few paisas most days; timing a transfer for a "perfect" rate usually costs more in stress than it saves.
- Send larger amounts less often. Fixed fees hurt small transfers more; bundling two months into one transfer usually beats two separate ones at the same rate.
- Keep the receipt. If the rupees that arrive don't match the rate you were quoted, the receipt is your proof — licensed dealers must honor the displayed rate.
Related guides
- Free currency converter (all Gulf currencies)
- SAR to PKR converter tool
- Saudi Riyal to PKR: today's rate
- Saudi Arabia gratuity guides
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1000 Saudi Riyal in Pakistani Rupees today?
At the October 18, 2026 mid-market rate of 73.87, 1000 Saudi Riyals = 73,870 Pakistani Rupees. Rates change daily — check the live converter for today's exact figure.
What is 100 SAR to PKR?
100 × 73.87 = 7,387 PKR at the October 18, 2026 rate.
Why does the SAR to PKR rate change every day?
The Saudi Riyal is linked to the US dollar (or a currency basket, for the dinar), while the Pakistani Rupee floats. Whenever the dollar moves against the rupee, the SAR to PKR rate moves with it.
Is the open-market rate different from the bank rate?
Slightly. Exchange companies usually quote Rs 1–3 above the interbank rate — that is their margin. Banks converting remittances stay closer to the interbank figure.
Where can I check the live SAR to PKR rate?
Use our free currency converter — it shows the current rate and converts any amount instantly. The State Bank of Pakistan also publishes the official interbank reference rate on sbp.org.pk.
Convert any amount live
Enter Saudi Riyals and see the exact rupee value at the current rate.
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Sources
Mid-market rates referenced from standard interbank data; the official dollar–rupee reference rate is published by the State Bank of Pakistan. Rates move through the day — always confirm the live rate on our converter before exchanging. This guide is for information only, not financial advice.
- Open Exchange Rates API — free mid-market feed (the same feed our live converter uses)
- ExchangeRate-API — free currency conversion API
- State Bank of Pakistan — official interbank reference rates
- Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) — official exchange rates
- XE.com — live SAR to PKR converter
- Wise — SAR to PKR mid-market rate page
