🇧🇮Platinum Rate in Bujumbura Today
The platinum rate in Bujumbura today is BIF 121,279 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up BIF 3,618 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into BIF for Bujumbura. 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 Burundi's larger markets, with a population of around 769,317.
Platinum rate in Bujumbura — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | BIF 161,706 | BIF 148,230 | BIF 141,492 | BIF 121,279 | BIF 94,328 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | BIF 5,029,607 | BIF 4,610,473 | BIF 4,400,906 | BIF 3,772,205 | BIF 2,933,938 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | BIF 161,705,628 | BIF 148,230,159 | BIF 141,492,424 | BIF 121,279,221 | BIF 94,328,283 |
All figures in BIF (Franc). 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 Bujumbura
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 BIF exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | BIF 121,299 | +BIF 3,618 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | BIF 117,680 | +BIF 1,825 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | BIF 115,855 | +BIF 4,897 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | BIF 110,957 | -BIF 3,541 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | BIF 114,499 | +BIF 2,025 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | BIF 112,474 | +BIF 1,594 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | BIF 110,880 | -BIF 2,307 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | BIF 113,188 | +BIF 983.34 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | BIF 112,204 | +BIF 83.55 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | BIF 112,121 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Bujumbura — questions
What is the platinum rate in Bujumbura today?
The platinum rate in Bujumbura today is BIF 121,279 per gram for 18K, and BIF 161,706 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current BIF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Bujumbura?
One gram of 24K platinum costs BIF 161,706 in Bujumbura, and 22K costs BIF 148,230 per gram. 18K works out at BIF 121,279.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Bujumbura?
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 BIF 13,475 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Bujumbura different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Burundi — 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 4 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.