24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 120
per gram
Live gold rates for Lugano by karat purity. Prices are market references only — final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Lugano gold rate today reflects Switzerland's southernmost major city - located in the Italian-speaking Canton of Ticino just 30 minutes from the Italian border. Lugano is uniquely important in the Swiss gold world: Valcambi refinery (one of the world's largest gold refineries) is located in nearby Balerna, and Argor-Heraeus refinery is in Mendrisio - both within 20km of the city. Despite this proximity to major refining operations, Lugano's retail gold prices are not significantly lower than other Swiss cities, as refined gold is exported for international distribution before re-entering the retail market. Lugano's Italian-speaking culture and proximity to Italy attract cross-border Italian buyers seeking Switzerland's VAT-free investment gold. Latest local-time refresh: the current 24K rate is CHF 120 per gram and CHF 3’724 per troy ounce. 22K is CHF 110 per gram and 18K is CHF 90 per gram.
If you are searching for today gold rate in Lugano, Switzerland, this page gives live 24K, 22K and 18K references in CHF with gram, troy ounce, tola and 10 gram breakdowns.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 120
per gram
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
CHF 110
per gram
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
CHF 105
per gram
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
CHF 90
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 119.73
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 3’724.02
per troy ounce
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 1’396.51
per tola
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
CHF 1’197.30
per 10 gram
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Estimated Value
CHF 109.75
CHF 109.75 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Compare today's city benchmark with Switzerland-wide reference to understand local retail spread before purchase.
| Lugano 24K / gram | CHF 120 |
| Switzerland national 24K / gram | CHF 120 |
| Difference | +CHF 0 higher in Lugano |
Local reference market: Lugano/Ticino market linked with Valcambi-Argor corridor.
This benchmark reflects local demand, inventory spread, and dealer quote behavior on top of international spot and USD/CHF movement.
Switzerland context: investment bullion is VAT-exempt while jewelry checkout can include 8.1% VAT and making charges; Zurich and Geneva typically run the tightest dealer spread.
Trend view for Lugano, Switzerland. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Lugano.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.7975 | CHF 109.75 | CHF 119.73 | +0.06% |
| 06. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.7416 | CHF 109.68 | CHF 119.66 | +0.11% |
| 02. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.6394 | CHF 109.56 | CHF 119.52 | -2.75% |
| 01. Apr. 2026 | CHF 92.1774 | CHF 112.66 | CHF 122.90 | +2.92% |
| 31. März 2026 | CHF 89.5643 | CHF 109.47 | CHF 119.42 | +2.69% |
| 30. März 2026 | CHF 87.2209 | CHF 106.60 | CHF 116.29 | +0.76% |
| 27. März 2026 | CHF 86.5657 | CHF 105.80 | CHF 115.42 | +2.66% |
| 26. März 2026 | CHF 84.3206 | CHF 103.06 | CHF 112.43 | -3.83% |
| 25. März 2026 | CHF 87.6796 | CHF 107.16 | CHF 116.91 | +3.42% |
| 24. März 2026 | CHF 84.7793 | CHF 103.62 | CHF 113.04 | -0.11% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Lugano compares with recent market movement.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.7975 | CHF 109.75 | CHF 119.73 | +0.06% |
| 06. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.7416 | CHF 109.68 | CHF 119.66 | +0.11% |
| 02. Apr. 2026 | CHF 89.6394 | CHF 109.56 | CHF 119.52 | -2.75% |
| 01. Apr. 2026 | CHF 92.1774 | CHF 112.66 | CHF 122.90 | +2.92% |
| 31. März 2026 | CHF 89.5643 | CHF 109.47 | CHF 119.42 | +2.69% |
| 30. März 2026 | CHF 87.2209 | CHF 106.60 | CHF 116.29 | +0.76% |
| 27. März 2026 | CHF 86.5657 | CHF 105.80 | CHF 115.42 | +2.66% |
| 26. März 2026 | CHF 84.3206 | CHF 103.06 | CHF 112.43 | -3.83% |
| 25. März 2026 | CHF 87.6796 | CHF 107.16 | CHF 116.91 | +3.42% |
| 24. März 2026 | CHF 84.7793 | CHF 103.62 | CHF 113.04 | -0.11% |
| 23. März 2026 | CHF 84.8718 | CHF 103.73 | CHF 113.16 | -3.64% |
| 20. März 2026 | CHF 88.0765 | CHF 107.65 | CHF 117.44 | -0.66% |
| 19. März 2026 | CHF 88.6604 | CHF 108.36 | CHF 118.21 | -5.91% |
| 18. März 2026 | CHF 94.2337 | CHF 115.17 | CHF 125.64 | -2.22% |
| 17. März 2026 | CHF 96.3747 | CHF 117.79 | CHF 128.50 | +0.14% |
| 16. März 2026 | CHF 96.2398 | CHF 117.63 | CHF 128.32 | -1.16% |
| 13. März 2026 | CHF 97.3672 | CHF 119.00 | CHF 129.82 | -1.24% |
| 12. März 2026 | CHF 98.587 | CHF 120.50 | CHF 131.45 | -1.00% |
| 11. März 2026 | CHF 99.5814 | CHF 121.71 | CHF 132.78 | -1.19% |
| 10. März 2026 | CHF 100.78 | CHF 123.18 | CHF 134.38 | +2.71% |
| 09. März 2026 | CHF 98.1187 | CHF 119.92 | CHF 130.82 | 0.00% |
Gold prices in Lugano follow global XAU spot and then convert into CHF, so local Swiss benchmarks can move from either spot volatility or USD/CHF shifts. Because CHF is a safe-haven currency, local moves can diverge from other markets during macro risk events.
Swiss retail checkout can diverge from spot because investment bullion is VAT-exempt while jewelry invoices include 8.1% VAT plus making charges. Zurich and Geneva usually run tighter dealer spread than lower-volume city markets.
For wider context, compare Switzerland national gold rate, review historical gold prices, and monitor USD to CHF exchange rate.
Disclaimer: Prices may be delayed and rates can vary by dealer, market, tax, and spread. Data is for informational use only and not financial advice.