Gold Price Today in Chile
Today's Gold Prices in Chile - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in Chile (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 | 133,490.93 CLP | 137,456.01 CLP | ▲ 315.42 (+0.23%) |
| 18k | 100,118.20 CLP | 103,092.01 CLP | ▲ 236.57 (+0.23%) |
| 14k | 77,869.71 CLP | 80,182.67 CLP | ▲ 184.00 (+0.23%) |
| Ounce | 4,152,035.14 CLP | 4,275,363.01 CLP | ▲ 9,810.77 (+0.23%) |
Last updated: 09:55 - 5 October 2026
Gold Performance in Chile Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in Chile 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 | 137,456.01 CLP | 132,169.24 CLP | +5,286.77 CLP |
| 18k | 103,092.01 CLP | 99,126.93 CLP | +3,965.08 CLP |
| 14k | 80,182.67 CLP | 77,098.72 CLP | +3,083.95 CLP |
Popular Bullion Bars in Chile
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 140,205.13 CLP |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 697,589.25 CLP |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 1,391,054.82 CLP |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 6,941,528.51 CLP |
Gold Performance in Chile - 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
Chile is globally known for copper production more than gold, being the world's largest copper producer, with gold often extracted as a byproduct of massive copper mining operations, a different production model than most directly gold-producing countries.
Chile enjoys relatively stable economic standing compared to South American neighbors, reflected in local exchange rate stability and thus relatively greater stability in gold price movement in Pesos compared to more currency-volatile regional countries.
The capital Santiago hosts a relatively developed financial market in the region, home to shops specializing in bars and investment coins serving local investors seeking portfolio diversification beyond domestic stocks.
The Chilean market leans toward 18k in everyday jewelry, with clear European cultural influence, particularly Spanish and Italian, resulting from major historical immigration waves from both countries to Chile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chile primarily a gold or copper producer?
Chile is the world's largest copper producer, with gold often extracted as a byproduct of massive copper mining operations.
Why is Chile's gold price more stable than some neighbors?
Due to Chile's relatively stable economic standing and exchange rate stability compared to more currency-volatile regional countries.
What's the most common gold karat in Chile?
18k is most common, with clear Spanish and Italian cultural influence.