🇸🇹Gold Rate in São Tomé Today
The gold rate in São Tomé today is STN 96,566 per troy ounce for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up STN 2,261 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into STN for São Tomé. 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 Sao Tome and Principe's larger markets, with a population of around 53,300.
Gold rate in São Tomé — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | STN 3,105 | STN 2,846 | STN 2,717 | STN 2,329 | STN 1,811 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | STN 96,566 | STN 88,519 | STN 84,496 | STN 72,425 | STN 56,330 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | STN 3,104,680 | STN 2,845,957 | STN 2,716,595 | STN 2,328,510 | STN 1,811,063 |
All figures in STN (Dobra). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per troy ounce in São Tomé
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 STN exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | STN 96,980 | +STN 2,261 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | STN 94,719 | +STN 564.16 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | STN 94,154 | +STN 2,588 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | STN 91,566 | -STN 1,086 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | STN 92,653 | +STN 784.38 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | STN 91,868 | +STN 352.33 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | STN 91,516 | -STN 950.05 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | STN 92,466 | +STN 543.19 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | STN 91,923 | +STN 444.62 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | STN 91,478 | — | — |
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Gold rate in São Tomé — questions
What is the gold rate in São Tomé today?
The gold rate in São Tomé today is STN 96,566 per troy ounce for 24K, and STN 96,566 per troy ounce for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current STN exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in São Tomé?
One gram of 24K gold costs STN 3,105 in São Tomé, and 22K costs STN 2,846 per gram. 18K works out at STN 2,329.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in São Tomé?
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 STN 258.72 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in São Tomé different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Sao Tome and Principe — 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 15 seconds ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.