Gold Rate in Bahrain Today

Updated 29 Jul 2026 · one national rate · BHD/INR Rs 254.63

Bahrain · 29 Jul 2026

24K Gold999 · most pure · ~Rs 12,604/g Investment BHD 49.50▲ BHD 0.13

22K Gold916 · ~Rs 11,586/g Jewellery BHD 45.50▲ BHD 0.12

21K Gold875 · Gulf standard · ~Rs 11,013/g Most sold BHD 43.25▲ BHD 0.11

18K Gold750 · ~Rs 9,485/g BHD 37.25▲ BHD 0.10

per gram, metal rate · ~INR at Rs 254.63/BHD · jewellery adds making + 10% VAT

Gold in Bahrain is BHD 49.50 per gram for 24K today — about Rs 12,604/g, with 22K at BHD 45.50 and 21K at BHD 43.25. It's one national rate across Bahrain, the same in Manama as everywhere else. That's roughly Rs 1,644/g cheaper than India's 22K — and GST-free, though Indian customs duty applies above your allowance.

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India vs Bahrain · 22K · per gram (INR)

India

Rs 13,230

Bahraini

~Rs 11,586

Bahrain 22K is about Rs 1,644/g (12%) cheaper than India today and GST-free — but customs duty above your duty-free allowance eats into the saving. Check the customs calculator →

Bahrain gold cost calculator

Karat

Weight

Making charges

BHD/g

Add 10% VAT (jewellery; off for investment bars)

Gold value · 10g × BHD 45.50BHD 455.00

Making (BHD 0/g)BHD 0.00

VAT (10%)BHD 45.50

Total ~ Rs 1,27,444BHD 500.50

Investment 999 bars and coins are zero-rated for VAT. INR is approximate at Rs 254.63/BHD.

Gold in Bahrain rose on 29 Jul 2026, at BHD 49.50 a gram for 24K (up BHD 0.13), with 22K at BHD 45.50 and 21K — the everyday Gulf jewellery standard — at BHD 43.25. Because the dinar is pegged to the US dollar just like the UAE dirham, Bahrain's rate tracks the Dubai bullion price almost exactly; at today's rates that 24K works out to about Rs 12,604/g. These are metal rates — investment 999 bars are zero-rated; jewellery adds making charges and 10% VAT.

Gold rate across Bahrain

City	24K BHD/g	22K BHD/g	21K BHD/g
Manama	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
Riffa	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
Muharraq	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
Isa Town	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25

Gold is one nationwide rate in Bahrain — Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Isa Town all share the same per-gram price. Only making charges differ by shop, typically near Gold City in Manama Souq.

Bahrain gold rate by weight (BHD)

Weight	24K	22K	21K
1 gram	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
1 pavan (8 g)	BHD 396.00	BHD 364.00	BHD 346.00
10 grams	BHD 495.00	BHD 455.00	BHD 432.50
1 tola (11.66 g)	BHD 577.36	BHD 530.70	BHD 504.46
1 ounce (31.1 g)	BHD 1,539.62	BHD 1,415.21	BHD 1,345.23
100 grams	BHD 4,950.00	BHD 4,550.00	BHD 4,325.00
1 kg	BHD 49,500.00	BHD 45,500.00	BHD 43,250.00

The same national metal rate × weight — per pavan, tola and ounce as the souk quotes them. Dealer making charge and 10% VAT on jewellery is extra.

Bahrain gold trend (24K · BHD/g)

Bahrain gold high & low · last 16 days (BHD/g)

Purity	High	Low
24K	BHD 50.52	BHD 49.02
22K	BHD 46.25	BHD 45.00
21K	BHD 44.25	BHD 43.00

Per-gram range over the last 16 days. Today's 24K is BHD 49.50/g — mid-range.

Bahrain gold · last 10 days (BHD/g)

Date	24K	22K	21K
29 Jul	BHD 49.50	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
28 Jul	BHD 49.38	BHD 45.25	BHD 43.25
27 Jul	BHD 50.17	BHD 46.00	BHD 44.00
26 Jul	BHD 49.89	BHD 45.75	BHD 43.75
25 Jul	BHD 49.89	BHD 45.75	BHD 43.75
24 Jul	BHD 49.63	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.50
23 Jul	BHD 50.52	BHD 46.25	BHD 44.25
22 Jul	BHD 50.47	BHD 46.25	BHD 44.25
21 Jul	BHD 49.53	BHD 45.50	BHD 43.25
20 Jul	BHD 49.30	BHD 45.25	BHD 43.25

Carrying gold from Bahrain to India?

A returning male passenger can bring up to 20 g of gold jewellery duty-free and a female passenger up to 40 g; anything above is taxed, and your allowance depends on how long you've stayed abroad. Bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance. Always declare gold on arrival.

Customs duty calculator India gold rate

About gold prices in Bahrain

Why Bahrain and Dubai cost almost the same

The dinar and the UAE dirham are both pegged to the US dollar, and gold trades in dollars globally. So once you convert currencies, Bahrain and Dubai land on virtually the same per-gram price — the metal is identical, and only local making charges, VAT and shop margins create a small gap. That's why our Bahrain rate is derived from the live Dubai bullion price.

One rate across the country

Bahrain gold is a single national rate, so Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Isa Town all show the same per-gram price on a given day. A search for "Manama gold rate" returns the same number — only the making charge and shop offers vary.

24K, 22K, 21K and 18K in Bahrain

21K (87.5% pure) is the everyday Gulf jewellery standard, brighter and a little harder than 22K. 24K is for bars and investment, 22K is favoured by Indian and South Asian buyers, and 18K suits diamond and modern pieces. VAT of 10% applies to jewellery and making charges, but investment-grade 999 bars are zero-rated.

Bringing it home to India

The headline saving shrinks once Indian customs duty is added above your duty-free allowance, so Gulf gold makes most sense within your limit or for jewellery you'll keep abroad. Use the customs calculator before you buy, and keep your invoice for declaration.

Rates are reference Bahrain metal prices, based on the daily Dubai gold rate via the fixed BHD/USD peg; INR conversions use Rs 254.63/BHD. Confirm with the jeweller — final price includes making charges and 10% VAT on jewellery.

Bahrain gold FAQs

Gold in Bahrain is BHD 49.50 per gram for 24K (about Rs 12,604), BHD 45.50 for 22K and BHD 43.25 for 21K. These are metal rates, before making charges and 10% VAT on jewellery.

Yes. Bahrain has one national gold rate, so Manama and every other city show the same per-gram price on a given day. Only the making charge and shop offers differ — there is no separate 'city rate'.

They are almost identical. Both the dinar and the UAE dirham are pegged to the US dollar, so Bahrain and Dubai track the same global bullion price — any gap is just local making charges, VAT and shop margins, not the metal itself.

At today's rate, Bahrain 22K is about Rs 11,586/g versus India's Rs 13,230/g — roughly Rs 1,644/g (12%) cheaper, and free of India's GST. But carrying it into India means customs duty above your duty-free allowance, which narrows the real saving.

As a rough guide, a returning male passenger residing abroad can bring up to 20 g of gold jewellery duty-free and a female passenger up to 40 g; gold beyond that is taxed, and the allowance depends on how long you've stayed abroad. Bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance — declare gold on arrival.

The dinar has a fixed peg to the US dollar, so when the global gold price (quoted in dollars) moves, the local price moves with it almost one-for-one. That's also why all the Gulf states show nearly the same gold rate once you convert currencies.

Yesterday 24K gold in Bahrain was about BHD 49.37/g; today it's BHD 49.50, a change of BHD 0.13/g. The 10-day table below shows the full run.

It's the pure-metal rate per gram. Bars, coins and jewellery cost more — shops add a making charge and 10% VAT on jewellery, and investment 999 bars carry the smallest premium. The metal value shown is the base every shop prices up from.

They're purity stamps: 999 is 24K (99.9% gold), 916 is 22K, 875 is 21K — the everyday Gulf standard — and 750 is 18K. A higher number means more gold per gram, and a higher price.

Buying for family back home?

Sending gold or money home from Bahrain? Check today's rate in their city, then weigh it against the carry-home duty.

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