🇹🇿Gold Rate in Zanzibar Today
The gold rate in Zanzibar today is TZS 356,301 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up TZS 8,342 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into TZS for Zanzibar. 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 Tanzania's larger markets, with a population of around 709,809.
Gold rate in Zanzibar — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | TZS 388,692 | TZS 356,301 | TZS 340,105 | TZS 291,519 | TZS 226,737 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | TZS 12,089,667 | TZS 11,082,195 | TZS 10,578,459 | TZS 9,067,250 | TZS 7,052,306 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | TZS 388,691,825 | TZS 356,300,840 | TZS 340,105,347 | TZS 291,518,869 | TZS 226,736,898 |
All figures in TZS (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per gram in Zanzibar
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 TZS exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | TZS 357,825 | +TZS 8,342 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | TZS 349,483 | +TZS 2,082 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | TZS 347,402 | +TZS 9,549 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | TZS 337,853 | -TZS 4,008 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | TZS 341,861 | +TZS 2,894 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | TZS 338,967 | +TZS 1,300 | 0.39% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | TZS 337,667 | -TZS 3,505 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | TZS 341,173 | +TZS 2,004 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | TZS 339,168 | +TZS 1,641 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | TZS 337,528 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Zanzibar — questions
What is the gold rate in Zanzibar today?
The gold rate in Zanzibar today is TZS 356,301 per gram for 22K, and TZS 388,692 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current TZS exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Zanzibar?
One gram of 24K gold costs TZS 388,692 in Zanzibar, and 22K costs TZS 356,301 per gram. 18K works out at TZS 291,519.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Zanzibar?
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 TZS 32,391 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Zanzibar different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Tanzania — 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 8 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.