Gold Price Today in Brazil
Today's Gold Prices in Brazil - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Brazil (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 | 766.70 BRL | 793.14 BRL | ▲ 2.85 (+0.36%) |
| 18k | 575.03 BRL | 594.86 BRL | ▲ 2.13 (+0.36%) |
| 14k | 447.24 BRL | 462.66 BRL | ▲ 1.66 (+0.36%) |
| Ounce | 23,847.05 BRL | 24,669.43 BRL | ▲ 88.49 (+0.36%) |
Last updated: 04:35 - 21 August 2026
Gold Performance in Brazil Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Brazil 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 | 793.14 BRL | 755.37 BRL | +37.77 BRL |
| 18k | 594.86 BRL | 566.53 BRL | +28.33 BRL |
| 14k | 462.66 BRL | 440.63 BRL | +22.03 BRL |
Popular Bullion Bars in Brazil
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 809.00 BRL |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 4,025.19 BRL |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 8,026.58 BRL |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 40,053.57 BRL |
Gold Performance in Brazil - Long Term
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 Brazilian market clearly leans toward 18k (locally marked 750) as the near-mandatory standard in jewelry making, a culturally rooted pattern reflecting historical European influence, particularly Portuguese and Italian.
São Paulo, particularly the Rua Barão de Itapetininga district, stands as Brazil's major commercial hub for gold and jewelry trade, home to hundreds of neighboring specialized shops.
Brazil historically experienced a 'gold rush' period in the Minas Gerais region during the 18th century, an intensive mining era that shaped a significant part of the country's economic and social history to this day.
Local gold prices are notably affected by the Brazilian Real's relatively sharp volatility compared to other currencies, making exchange rate tracking just as important as watching the global price itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most common gold karat in Brazil?
18k (marked 750) is the near-mandatory standard in Brazilian jewelry making, shaped by European influence.
Where is São Paulo's most famous gold market?
The Rua Barão de Itapetininga district stands as the city's major commercial hub for gold and jewelry trade.
What was Brazil's historic gold rush?
An intensive mining period in the Minas Gerais region during the 18th century, shaping a significant part of Brazil's economic history.