Gold rate today in Kigali
Today's spot-based gold rate for Kigali in RWF, by karat and by weight, with the last 7 trading days and local market hours. A reference point, not a dealer's price.
24k · per gramRWF 192,20722k · per gramRWF 176,19724k · per 10 gramsRWF 1,922,07524k · per troy ounceRWF 5,978,321
Gold rate today in Kigali: 24K, 22K and 18K per gram
| Karat | Per gram (RWF) | Per 10 grams (RWF) |
|---|---|---|
| 24K (999) | RWF 192,207 | RWF 1,922,075 |
| 22K (916) | RWF 176,197 | RWF 1,761,966 |
| 18K (750) | RWF 144,156 | RWF 1,441,556 |
Updated: as of 10 Nov, 15:48 UTC (the time shows in your own time zone once the page loads). Source: Spot gold (XAUUSD), public real-time feed (gold-api.com) converted at 1 USD = 1,478.79 RWF (mid-market). Before local tax, duty, dealer premium and making charges, so a shop's price will be higher.
1 USD = 1,478.79 RWF (mid-market). Gold price change today: -98.7 USD (-2.38%) per ounce. International spot price converted to RWF for Kigali; local taxes, premiums and making charges are not included.
Gold rate by karat in Kigali (RWF per gram, per 10 grams, per ounce)
| Karat | Purity · fineness | Per gram | Per 10 grams | Per troy ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.00% · 999 | 192,207 | 1,922,075 | 5,978,321 |
| 22K | 91.67% · 916 | 176,197 | 1,761,966 | 5,480,327 |
| 18K | 75.00% · 750 | 144,156 | 1,441,556 | 4,483,741 |
We found no hallmarking rule for jewellery in Rwanda, so ask for a test and a receipt that states the karat and weight.
Kigali gold rate: last 7 trading days (24k)
| Date | USD close / oz | RWF per gram | RWF per 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | 4,056.1 | 192,845 | 1,928,446 |
| 2026-11-09 | 4,114.5 | 195,621 | 1,956,212 |
| 2026-11-06 | 4,074.9 | 193,738 | 1,937,384 |
| 2026-11-05 | 4,113.5 | 195,574 | 1,955,736 |
| 2026-11-04 | 4,073.0 | 193,648 | 1,936,481 |
| 2026-11-03 | 3,940.4 | 187,344 | 1,873,437 |
| 2026-11-02 | 3,969.6 | 188,732 | 1,887,320 |
Each row uses that day's COMEX close converted at today's USD/RWF rate (1,478.79), so it shows the gold move without the currency move.
Gold price: last 30 sessions (USD per ounce, COMEX closes)
Multiply by the USD/RWF rate for the Kigali price. More history on the XAUUSD price page.
Gold: Spot gold (XAUUSD), public real-time feed (gold-api.com), updated . Exchange rates: Rates By Exchange Rate API, updated . The gold price refreshes every few seconds while this page is open (as of 10 Nov, 15:48 UTC); exchange rates refresh several times a day.
Today's gold price in Kigali
Converted at today's rates, pure 24k gold costs about 192,207 RWF per gram in Kigali, and 22k about 176,197 RWF. Per 10 grams, a common size for small bars and rate boards, that is about 1,922,075 RWF for 24k. These are spot-based figures, before any tax, premium or making charge.
Gold refining in Kigali
Rwanda opened its first gold refinery in June 2019, in the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. Refined gold is prepared for export in the zone, and gold exports were worth about US$1.5 billion in 2024, most of Rwanda's mineral export revenue.
What moves the gold price in Kigali
The Rwandan franc gold price is simply the dollar price of gold multiplied by the exchange rate. Today that means about $4,042.7 per ounce times 1,478.79 RWF per dollar. The franc gold price is the dollar price times USD/RWF, so a weaker franc lifts the local price even when gold is flat in dollars.
The dollar price itself responds to US interest-rate expectations, the strength of the dollar, inflation data, central-bank buying and geopolitical risk. Our guide to what moves gold prices covers each in turn.
Premiums, making charges and tax in Kigali
The shelf price in Kigali is higher than the converted figure above. A shop adds VAT where it applies (standard rate 18%), making charges and the dealer's margin. On jewellery a making charge comes on top, so two pieces of the same weight and purity can carry very different prices. We found no hallmarking rule for jewellery in Rwanda, so ask for a test and a receipt that states the karat and weight.
Gold market hours in Kigali
The international gold market trades almost around the clock on weekdays. In Kigali the London–New York overlap, usually the busiest and most volatile part of the day, runs today from about 15:00–19:00 local time. The two LBMA Gold Price auctions in London, at 10:30 and 15:00 London time, fall at 12:30 and 17:00 in Kigali, and major US data released at 08:30 New York time, such as payrolls and inflation, lands at 15:30 local time. The week's trading closes at 00:00 on Saturday and reopens at 01:00 on Monday, Kigali time; over the weekend the price on this page is the last close. We found no local gold exchange; prices follow the international price, and gold is Rwanda's biggest mineral export. Our gold market hours tool shows the sessions in any time zone.
Kigali compared with Nairobi
Shoppers often ask how Nairobi stacks up. On the converted spot price neither city is cheaper: Nairobi quotes about 16,888 KES per gram of 24k, which is the same $129.98 per gram as Kigali's 192,207 RWF. What differs is what each market adds. In Kigali that is VAT where it applies (standard rate 18%), making charges and the dealer's margin; in Nairobi it is VAT (standard rate 16%) and import costs where they apply, and the jeweller's margin. Buying abroad also means paying an exchange margin and checking the customs allowance at home.
How this RWF gold price is calculated
Three numbers decide everything on this page. First, the international gold price in US dollars per troy ounce: $4,042.7 at the last update. Second, the exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,478.79 RWF. Third, the weight: one troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, and one tola is 11.6638 grams.
- Price per gram in USD = $4,042.7 ÷ 31.1035 = $129.98.
- Price per gram in RWF = $129.98 × 1,478.79 = 192,207 RWF (24k, pure gold).
- Price per 10 grams = 192,207 × 10 = 1,922,075 RWF.
- For a lower purity, multiply by the fineness: 22k = 0.9167, 21k = 0.875, 18k = 0.75.
The gold price is the spot price of gold (XAUUSD) from a public real-time feed, refreshed every few seconds while the page is open; the 7-day table and the 30-session chart use COMEX gold futures closes, which usually sit a few dollars above spot. The exchange rate is a mid-market rate; the rate your bank or money changer gives you will be slightly different. If you want to do the maths yourself, our guide to converting the gold price per gram, tola and kilo walks through every step with worked examples.
What this price does not include
The figures above are the international spot price converted into local currency. They are the starting point for every retail price in Kigali, but they are not the price you will pay or receive at a shop. The shop price adds some or all of these on top:
- Import duty or customs charges, where gold or jewellery is imported.
- Sales tax or VAT, where the country charges one. Many countries tax jewellery but not investment bars; the sections above say what applies here.
- Dealer premium: the margin a bullion dealer or bank adds to the spot price for bars and coins, usually larger on small pieces.
- Making charges (labour) on jewellery, often a percentage of the gold value or a fixed amount per gram.
- Local supply and demand, which can push the physical price to a premium or a discount against the international price for weeks at a time.
When you sell, the buyer usually quotes below the spot-based number and deducts for purity testing, wear and sometimes stones. The gap between the buying and the selling price is the real cost of owning physical gold, and it varies a lot between shops, so it is worth asking several.
Sources
- The African Courier: Rwanda opens first gold refinery (20 Jun 2019)
- The New Times: Rwanda records $1.5bn in gold exports in 2024 (28 Mar 2025)
The local facts on this page come from these sources, read on 10 November 2026. Rules and rates change, so check the latest version before you rely on one. External sites are independent of XAUUSD Global.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold rate today in Kigali?
At the last update, 24k gold in Kigali was about 192,207 RWF per gram and 1,922,075 RWF per 10 grams, with 22k at about 176,197 RWF per gram. That is the international price converted at the latest exchange rate; the figures at the top of the page refresh automatically. Shop prices in Kigali are higher because they add VAT where it applies (standard rate 18%), making charges and the dealer’s margin.
What is the difference between 22k and 24k gold in Kigali?
24k is pure gold (99.9%); 22k is 91.67% gold, so it costs about 8.3% less per gram: roughly 176,197 RWF against 192,207 RWF today. We found no hallmarking rule for jewellery in Rwanda, so ask for a test and a receipt that states the karat and weight. You pay for the gold content, so always check the stated purity and hallmark.
Why is the jeweller's price in Kigali different from this page?
This page shows the spot price converted into RWF with nothing added. A shop in Kigali adds VAT where it applies (standard rate 18%), making charges and the dealer’s margin. On jewellery a making charge comes on top. Shops may also update their rate only a few times a day, so on fast-moving days their board can lag the live price in either direction.
Is gold cheaper in Nairobi than in Kigali?
On the converted international price, neither is cheaper: 192,207 RWF per gram in Kigali and 16,888 KES in Nairobi are both about $129.98. The shelf price differs because of local costs. In Kigali a shop adds VAT where it applies (standard rate 18%), making charges and the dealer’s margin; in Nairobi it adds VAT (standard rate 16%) and import costs where they apply, and the jeweller’s margin. If you buy abroad, also count the exchange margin and your home country’s customs rules, which can cancel out a small saving.
When is the best time to buy gold in Kigali?
We cannot tell you when to buy, and nobody can forecast prices reliably. The price itself moves most during the London–New York overlap, about 15:00–19:00 local time. Compare today’s figure with the 7-day table and 30-session chart, and decide based on your own reasons and time frame. This is education, not advice.