🇨🇩Gold Rate in Likasi Today
The gold rate in Likasi today is CDF 283,918 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up CDF 6,647 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into CDF for Likasi. 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo's larger markets, with a population of around 635,768.
Gold rate in Likasi — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | CDF 324,478 | CDF 297,438 | CDF 283,918 | CDF 243,359 | CDF 189,279 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | CDF 10,092,396 | CDF 9,251,363 | CDF 8,830,847 | CDF 7,569,297 | CDF 5,887,231 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | CDF 324,478,075 | CDF 297,438,235 | CDF 283,918,316 | CDF 243,358,556 | CDF 189,278,877 |
All figures in CDF (Franc). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in Likasi
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 CDF exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | CDF 285,133 | +CDF 6,647 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | CDF 278,486 | +CDF 1,659 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | CDF 276,827 | +CDF 7,609 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | CDF 269,218 | -CDF 3,194 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | CDF 272,412 | +CDF 2,306 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | CDF 270,106 | +CDF 1,036 | 0.39% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | CDF 269,070 | -CDF 2,793 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | CDF 271,863 | +CDF 1,597 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | CDF 270,266 | +CDF 1,307 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | CDF 268,959 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Likasi — questions
What is the gold rate in Likasi today?
The gold rate in Likasi today is CDF 283,918 per gram for 21K, and CDF 324,478 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current CDF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Likasi?
One gram of 24K gold costs CDF 324,478 in Likasi, and 22K costs CDF 297,438 per gram. 18K works out at CDF 243,359.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Likasi?
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 CDF 27,040 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Likasi different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Democratic Republic of the Congo — 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 2 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.