ZAR to SAR Rate Today: South African Rand to Saudi Riyal
1 South African rand (ZAR) = 0.2271 Saudi riyals (SAR) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 ZAR = 113.53 SAR, and 1 SAR = 4.40 ZAR.
Quick facts
- 1 ZAR = 0.2271 SAR (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 SAR = 4.40 ZAR
- ZAR is the code for the South African rand; SAR is the code for the Saudi riyal (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert ZAR to SAR
- Find today's rate: 1 ZAR = 0.2271 SAR.
- Multiply the amount in ZAR by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 ZAR × 0.2271 = 113.53 SAR.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
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 ﷼ |
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 |
Is this the ZAR to SAR 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.
South African Rand and Saudi Riyal
| South African Rand | Saudi Riyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | ZAR (R) | SAR (﷼) |
What is a South African rand?
The official currency of South Africa. Used in South Africa and informally in several neighboring countries.
What is a Saudi riyal?
The official currency of Saudi Arabia. Used throughout Saudi Arabia and pegged to the US Dollar.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 ZAR in SAR?
100 South African rand (ZAR) = 22.71 Saudi riyals (SAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 SAR in ZAR?
1 Saudi riyal (SAR) = 4.40 South African rand (ZAR) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's ZAR to SAR 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 ZAR to SAR 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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