Python - sum values in dictionary

sum(item['gold'] for item in myList)

If you're memory conscious:

sum(item['gold'] for item in example_list)

If you're extremely time conscious:

sum([item['gold'] for item in example_list])

In most cases just use the generator expression, as the performance increase is only noticeable on a very large dataset/very hot code path.

See this answer for an explanation of why you should avoid using map.

See this answer for some real-world timing comparisons of list comprehension vs generator expressions.