🇨🇲Gold Rate in Douala Today
The gold rate in Douala today is XAF 62,931 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up XAF 812.18 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XAF for Douala. 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 Cameroon's larger markets, with a population of around 1,338,082. The XAF has weakened 0.14% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in Douala — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XAF 83,907 | XAF 76,915 | XAF 73,419 | XAF 62,931 | XAF 48,946 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XAF 2,609,813 | XAF 2,392,329 | XAF 2,283,587 | XAF 1,957,360 | XAF 1,522,391 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XAF 83,907,447 | XAF 76,915,160 | XAF 73,419,016 | XAF 62,930,585 | XAF 48,946,011 |
All figures in XAF (Franc). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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Gold rate in Douala — questions
What is the gold rate in Douala today?
The gold rate in Douala today is XAF 62,931 per gram for 18K, and XAF 83,907 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XAF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Douala?
One gram of 24K gold costs XAF 83,907 in Douala, and 22K costs XAF 76,915 per gram. 18K works out at XAF 62,931.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Douala?
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 XAF 6,992 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Douala different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Cameroon — 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 1 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.