Gold Rate in Manama Today
22K gold costs 43.660 BHD per gram in Manama today, 24K 47.617 BHD and 21K 41.706 BHD. The gold rate is the same everywhere in Bahrain; shops differ only in making charges.
22K gold rate in Bahrain
Live 22K gold value per gram, 8 g, 10 g, tola and ounce.
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Gold rate in Manama: quick guide
Reference price, where to buy and sell, and tips for selling gold in Manama.
Is gold cheaper in Manama?
No. Gold is priced internationally in US dollars and converted to bahraini dinars, so the reference price is the same across Bahrain. Today 22K is 43.660 BHD per gram and 24K 47.617 BHD. What differs in Manama is the making charge and each shop's margin.
Buying and selling
- Area
- Capital governorate
- Where
- Gold and jewellery shops, gold souks, bullion dealers
- Typical hours
- Sat–Thu 9 am–9 pm, Fri 4 pm–9 pm (varies by shop)
- Now
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Checklist before selling
- Ask two or three shops before you sell.
- Ask them to weigh the piece in front of you and test the karat.
- Ask for the price per gram and the karat they accept, not just the total.
- Stones and non-gold parts are deducted: ask how they calculate it.
- Bring your ID and the original invoice if you have it.
Gold selling rate in Bahrain: what dealers pay per gram
Gold value and estimated buying price by karat. Stones are deducted; real offers vary between dealers.
| Karat | Gold value / g | Dealer buys / g | Per tola | 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K gold (999) | 47.617 | 47.140 | 549.833 | 471.401 |
| 2222K gold (916) | 43.660 | 42.568 | 496.512 | 425.687 |
| 2121K gold (875) | 41.706 | 40.663 | 474.289 | 406.633 |
| 1818K gold (750) | 35.748 | 34.497 | 402.364 | 344.968 |
| 1414K gold (585) | 27.883 | 26.210 | 305.713 | 262.104 |
In BHD. Making charges paid when buying are not refunded when you sell.
Gold price with making charges today in Bahrain
Gold price per gram + an example making charge per gram, with 10% VAT on the full price (gold + making). Change the making charge to match your shop.
| Karat | Gold / gram | Making / gram (BHD) | Gram with making | 10 grams | 1 tola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2424K | 47.617 | 56.545 | 565.450 | 659.530 | |
| 2222K | 43.660 | 53.240 | 532.402 | 620.983 | |
| 2121K | 41.706 | 50.956 | 509.556 | 594.336 | |
| 1818K | 35.748 | 45.091 | 450.905 | 525.927 |
The default making charge is only an example; every shop sets its own depending on design and weight. When you sell, making charges are not refunded.
Gold rate in cities in Bahrain
Cities with typical gold shop hours and whether shops are usually open now. They may close on public holidays.
| City | Area | Typical hours | Now | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manama | Capital governorate | Sat–Thu 9 am–9 pm Fri 4 pm–9 pm | — | Gold rate → |
Gold in Manama
The gold souq in old Manama near Bab Al Bahrain and the Gold City complex are among the best-known gold markets in the Gulf, with Bahraini, Gulf and Indian jewellery and gold bars.
VAT in Bahrain is 10% on jewellery and making charges, while high-purity investment gold may be zero-rated under specific conditions. Ask the shop for a tax invoice and what it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Is gold cheaper in Manama?
No. The gold value is the same across Bahrain because it comes from the international price and the exchange rate. Differences between shops in Manama come from making charges and dealer margins.
What is the 22K gold rate in Manama today?
22K gold is 43.660 BHD per gram right now, 509.243 BHD per tola (gold value, without making charges).