Gold Price Today in Austria
Today's Gold Prices in Austria - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Austria (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 121.50 EUR | 124.76 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 111.38 EUR | 114.37 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 91.13 EUR | 93.57 EUR | ▲ 0.04 (+0.04%) |
| 14k | 70.88 EUR | 72.78 EUR | ▲ 0.03 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 3,779.08 EUR | 3,880.47 EUR | ▲ 1.55 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:50 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in Austria Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Austria and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 124.76 EUR | 120.54 EUR | +4.22 EUR |
| 22k | 114.37 EUR | 110.50 EUR | +3.87 EUR |
| 18k | 93.57 EUR | 90.41 EUR | +3.16 EUR |
| 14k | 72.78 EUR | 70.32 EUR | +2.46 EUR |
Popular Bullion Bars in Austria
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 127.26 EUR |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 633.16 EUR |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 1,262.57 EUR |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 6,300.38 EUR |
Gold Performance in Austria - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in Austria (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | +48.2% |
| 2024 | +34.8% |
| 2023 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | +15.5% |
| 2019 | +22.2% |
| 2018 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | — |
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
The Austrian Mint issues the Wiener Philharmoniker gold coin, one of the best-selling investment coins in the world, trusted widely by European investors thanks to Austria's long-standing minting reputation.
Austria applies the same EU tax exemption on high-purity investment gold, making it a relatively attractive destination for anyone looking to hold the metal as a savings tool free of tax friction.
18k dominates Austrian jewelry making in a pattern similar to Germany's, reflecting the deep cultural, linguistic, and economic ties between the two countries.
Vienna hosts a fairly active bar and coin trading scene, backed by its status as a historic financial capital at the heart of Central Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wiener Philharmoniker coin?
An official investment gold coin issued by the Austrian Mint, ranked among the world's best-selling gold coins.
Is investment gold tax-exempt in Austria?
Yes, under EU rules, high-purity investment gold is exempt from VAT.
What's the most common karat in Austrian jewelry?
18k dominates, following a pattern similar to Germany given the deep cultural ties between the two countries.