🇺🇾Platinum Rate in Montevideo Today
The platinum rate in Montevideo today is UYU 1,871 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up UYU 55.82 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into UYU for Montevideo. 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 Uruguay's larger markets, with a population of around 1,270,737.
Platinum rate in Montevideo — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | UYU 2,138 | UYU 1,960 | UYU 1,871 | UYU 1,604 | UYU 1,247 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | UYU 66,506 | UYU 60,964 | UYU 58,193 | UYU 49,880 | UYU 38,795 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | UYU 2,138,220 | UYU 1,960,035 | UYU 1,870,943 | UYU 1,603,665 | UYU 1,247,295 |
All figures in UYU (Peso). 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 Montevideo
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 UYU exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,871 | +UYU 55.82 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,815 | +UYU 28.16 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,787 | +UYU 75.55 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,712 | -UYU 54.63 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,766 | +UYU 31.23 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,735 | +UYU 24.59 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,711 | -UYU 35.59 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,746 | +UYU 15.17 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,731 | +UYU 1.28 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | UYU 1,730 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Montevideo — questions
What is the platinum rate in Montevideo today?
The platinum rate in Montevideo today is UYU 1,871 per gram for 21K, and UYU 2,138 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current UYU exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Montevideo?
One gram of 24K platinum costs UYU 2,138 in Montevideo, and 22K costs UYU 1,960 per gram. 18K works out at UYU 1,604.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Montevideo?
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 UYU 178.19 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Montevideo different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Uruguay — 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 5 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.