SAR → 
LKR ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-18 SAR to LKR Converter.
1 SAR = 80 LKR as of 2026-05-18. A historically major remittance corridor — Saudi Arabia has hosted Sri Lankan domestic workers (predominantly women) and construction labor for decades, with ~150K Sri Lankans currently in the Kingdom sending roughly $700M annually. LKR collapsed dramatically during Sri Lanka's 2022 sovereign debt default and FX crisis, depreciating from ~53 per SAR to peaks above 100 before stabilizing under IMF program-anchored Central Bank of Sri Lanka policy. SAR's USD peg means LKR weakness reflects Sri Lanka-specific stress rather than any SAR-side movement.
SAR → LKR Converter
| 🇸🇦 SAR | 🇱🇰 LKR |
|---|---|
| SAR 1.00 | LKR 80.00 |
| SAR 10.00 | LKR 800.00 |
| SAR 100.00 | LKR 8,000.00 |
| SAR 500.00 | LKR 40,000.00 |
| SAR 1,000.00 | LKR 80,000.00 |
| SAR 5,000.00 | LKR 400,000.00 |
| SAR 10,000.00 | LKR 800,000.00 |
| SAR 50,000.00 | LKR 4,000,000.00 |
| SAR 100,000.00 | LKR 8,000,000.00 |
SAR trend over time.
SAR to LKR conversion table.
Common Saudi Riyal amounts converted to Sri Lankan Rupee at today's rate of 1 SAR = 80 LKR. The reverse holds too: 1 LKR = 0.0125 SAR.
| 1 SAR | 80 LKR |
| 5 SAR | 400 LKR |
| 10 SAR | 800 LKR |
| 25 SAR | 2,000 LKR |
| 50 SAR | 4,000 LKR |
| 100 SAR | 8,000 LKR |
| 500 SAR | 40,000 LKR |
| 1,000 SAR | 80,000 LKR |
| 5,000 SAR | 400,000 LKR |
| 10,000 SAR | 800,000 LKR |
| 1 LKR | 0.0125 SAR |
| 5 LKR | 0.0625 SAR |
| 10 LKR | 0.125 SAR |
| 25 LKR | 0.3125 SAR |
| 50 LKR | 0.625 SAR |
| 100 LKR | 1.25 SAR |
| 500 LKR | 6.25 SAR |
| 1,000 LKR | 12.5 SAR |
| 5,000 LKR | 62.5 SAR |
| 10,000 LKR | 125 SAR |
Why people convert SAR to LKR.
The SAR/LKR corridor is driven mostly by GCC worker remittances and Hajj/Umrah payments. On the Sri Lankan Rupee side, demand comes from Sri Lanka remittances, family transfers, and post-crisis rebuilding. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, SAR/LKR is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the Saudi Riyal has moved up 2.6% against the Sri Lankan Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 50.9% (from 53 to 80). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Sri Lankan Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best SAR → LKR rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large SAR transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
