🇧🇴Platinum Rate in La Paz Today
The platinum rate in La Paz today is BOB 319.07 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up BOB 9.52 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into BOB for La Paz. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Bolivia's larger markets, with a population of around 2,004,652.
Platinum rate in La Paz — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | BOB 425.43 | BOB 389.98 | BOB 372.25 | BOB 319.07 | BOB 248.17 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | BOB 13,232 | BOB 12,130 | BOB 11,578 | BOB 9,924 | BOB 7,719 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | BOB 425,430 | BOB 389,977 | BOB 372,251 | BOB 319,072 | BOB 248,167 |
All figures in BOB (Boliviano). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 18K per gram in La Paz
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current BOB exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | BOB 319.12 | +BOB 9.52 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | BOB 309.60 | +BOB 4.80 | 1.57% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | BOB 304.80 | +BOB 12.88 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | BOB 291.92 | -BOB 9.31 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | BOB 301.23 | +BOB 5.32 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | BOB 295.91 | +BOB 4.20 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | BOB 291.71 | -BOB 6.07 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | BOB 297.78 | +BOB 2.58 | 0.87% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | BOB 295.20 | +BOB 0.2200 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | BOB 294.98 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in La Paz — questions
What is the platinum rate in La Paz today?
The platinum rate in La Paz today is BOB 319.07 per gram for 18K, and BOB 425.43 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current BOB exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in La Paz?
One gram of 24K platinum costs BOB 425.43 in La Paz, and 22K costs BOB 389.98 per gram. 18K works out at BOB 319.07.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in La Paz?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is BOB 35.45 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in La Paz different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Bolivia — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 6 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.