🇱🇦Gold Rate in Vientiane Today
The gold rate in Vientiane today is LAK 2,582,435 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up LAK 60,461 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into LAK for Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture. 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 Laos's larger markets, with a population of around 840,940.
Gold rate in Vientiane — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | LAK 2,582,435 | LAK 2,367,232 | LAK 2,259,630 | LAK 1,936,826 | LAK 1,506,420 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | LAK 80,322,701 | LAK 73,629,143 | LAK 70,282,364 | LAK 60,242,026 | LAK 46,854,909 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | LAK 2,582,434,815 | LAK 2,367,231,914 | LAK 2,259,630,463 | LAK 1,936,826,111 | LAK 1,506,420,309 |
All figures in LAK (Kip). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per gram in Vientiane
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 LAK exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,593,484 | +LAK 60,461 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,533,023 | +LAK 15,087 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,517,936 | +LAK 69,210 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,448,725 | -LAK 29,053 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,477,778 | +LAK 20,976 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,456,802 | +LAK 9,422 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,447,379 | -LAK 25,407 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,472,786 | +LAK 14,526 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,458,260 | +LAK 11,890 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | LAK 2,446,370 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Vientiane — questions
What is the gold rate in Vientiane today?
The gold rate in Vientiane today is LAK 2,582,435 per gram for 24K, and LAK 2,582,435 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current LAK exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Vientiane?
One gram of 24K gold costs LAK 2,582,435 in Vientiane, and 22K costs LAK 2,367,232 per gram. 18K works out at LAK 1,936,826.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Vientiane?
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 LAK 215,203 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Vientiane different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Laos — 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 6 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.