🇻🇺Gold Rate in Port-Vila Today
The gold rate in Port-Vila today is VUV 16,175 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up VUV 378.69 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into VUV for Port-Vila, Shefa. 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 Vanuatu's larger markets, with a population of around 35,901.
Gold rate in Port-Vila — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | VUV 16,175 | VUV 14,827 | VUV 14,153 | VUV 12,131 | VUV 9,435 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | VUV 503,091 | VUV 461,167 | VUV 440,205 | VUV 377,318 | VUV 293,470 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | VUV 16,174,760 | VUV 14,826,863 | VUV 14,152,915 | VUV 12,131,070 | VUV 9,435,277 |
All figures in VUV (Vatu). 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 Port-Vila
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 VUV exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | VUV 16,244 | +VUV 378.69 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,865 | +VUV 94.49 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,771 | +VUV 433.49 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,337 | -VUV 181.96 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,519 | +VUV 131.38 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,388 | +VUV 59.01 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,329 | -VUV 159.13 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,488 | +VUV 90.98 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,397 | +VUV 74.48 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | VUV 15,323 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Port-Vila — questions
What is the gold rate in Port-Vila today?
The gold rate in Port-Vila today is VUV 16,175 per gram for 24K, and VUV 16,175 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current VUV exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Port-Vila?
One gram of 24K gold costs VUV 16,175 in Port-Vila, and 22K costs VUV 14,827 per gram. 18K works out at VUV 12,131.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Port-Vila?
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 VUV 1,348 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Port-Vila different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Vanuatu — 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 3 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.