SAR to ZAR Rate Today: Saudi Riyal to South African Rand
1 Saudi riyal (SAR) = 4.40 South African rand (ZAR) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 SAR = 2,202.07 ZAR, and 1 ZAR = 0.2271 SAR.
Quick facts
- 1 SAR = 4.40 ZAR (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 ZAR = 0.2271 SAR
- SAR is the code for the Saudi riyal; ZAR is the code for the South African rand (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert SAR to ZAR
- Find today's rate: 1 SAR = 4.40 ZAR.
- Multiply the amount in SAR by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 SAR × 4.40 = 2,202.07 ZAR.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
SAR to ZAR conversion table
| Saudi Riyals [﷼] | South African Rand [R] |
|---|---|
| 1 ﷼ | 4.40 R |
| 5 ﷼ | 22.02 R |
| 10 ﷼ | 44.04 R |
| 50 ﷼ | 220.21 R |
| 100 ﷼ | 440.41 R |
| 200 ﷼ | 880.83 R |
| 500 ﷼ | 2,202.07 R |
| 1,000 ﷼ | 4,404.14 R |
| 5,000 ﷼ | 22,020.71 R |
| 10,000 ﷼ | 44,041.41 R |
ZAR to SAR conversion table
| South African Rand [R] | Saudi Riyals [﷼] |
|---|---|
| 1 R | 0.2271 ﷼ |
| 5 R | 1.14 ﷼ |
| 10 R | 2.27 ﷼ |
| 50 R | 11.35 ﷼ |
| 100 R | 22.71 ﷼ |
| 200 R | 45.41 ﷼ |
| 500 R | 113.53 ﷼ |
| 1,000 R | 227.06 ﷼ |
| 5,000 R | 1,135.30 ﷼ |
| 10,000 R | 2,270.59 ﷼ |
Is this the SAR to ZAR rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
Saudi Riyal and South African Rand
| Saudi Riyal | South African Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | SAR (﷼) | ZAR (R) |
What is a Saudi riyal?
The official currency of Saudi Arabia. Used throughout Saudi Arabia and pegged to the US Dollar.
What is a South African rand?
The official currency of South Africa. Used in South Africa and informally in several neighboring countries.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 SAR in ZAR?
100 Saudi riyals (SAR) = 440.41 South African rand (ZAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 ZAR in SAR?
1 South African rand (ZAR) = 0.2271 Saudi riyals (SAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's SAR to ZAR rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the SAR to ZAR rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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