🇲🇼Gold Rate in Lilongwe Today
The gold rate in Lilongwe today is MWK 227,220 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 2,932 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into MWK for Lilongwe. 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 Malawi's larger markets, with a population of around 1,115,815. The MWK has weakened 1.005% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in Lilongwe — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 259,680 | MWK 238,040 | MWK 227,220 | MWK 194,760 | MWK 151,480 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 8,076,955 | MWK 7,403,875 | MWK 7,067,336 | MWK 6,057,716 | MWK 4,711,557 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 259,680,132 | MWK 238,040,121 | MWK 227,220,116 | MWK 194,760,099 | MWK 151,480,077 |
All figures in MWK (Kwacha). 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 Lilongwe — questions
What is the gold rate in Lilongwe today?
The gold rate in Lilongwe today is MWK 227,220 per gram for 21K, and MWK 259,680 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current MWK exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Lilongwe?
One gram of 24K gold costs MWK 259,680 in Lilongwe, and 22K costs MWK 238,040 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 194,760.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Lilongwe?
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 MWK 21,640 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Lilongwe different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Malawi — 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.