Mexico · 16% VAT on jewellery
22K gold price per gram in MXN today
MX$2,221.83 per gram · MX$22,218.35 per 10 g · 1 USD = 17.185 MXN
22K (916) is 91.6% gold. In Mexico jewellery carries 16% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in MXN
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | MXN per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | MX$909.59 | MX$9,095.94 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | MX$1,011.47 | MX$10,114.69 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | MX$1,418.97 | MX$14,189.67 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | MX$1,819.19 | MX$18,191.88 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | MX$2,122.39 | MX$21,223.86 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | MX$2,221.83 | MX$22,218.35 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | MX$2,423.16 | MX$24,231.58 |
Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.
What typical 22K pieces are worth in MXN
| Typical piece | Weight | 22K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | MX$5,554.59 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | MX$10,664.81 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | MX$7,776.42 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | MX$22,218.35 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | MX$7,776.42 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | MX$31,105.69 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | MX$66,655.05 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | MX$6,665.50 |
Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.
Frequently asked
- How much is 22K gold per gram in Mexico today?
- MX$2,221.83 per gram of 22K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Mexico?
- 16% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Mexico?
- 22K is common in India, Pakistan, the Gulf and Southeast Asia; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
- Is the gold price different in each country?
- No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.
22K in other currencies
- 22K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 22K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 22K gold per gram in GBPthe United Kingdom
- 22K gold per gram in CHFSwitzerland
- 22K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 22K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 22K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 22K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 22K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia