🇧🇹Gold Rate in Thimphu Today
The gold rate in Thimphu today is BTN 14,295,780 per kilogram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up BTN 184,501 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into BTN for Thimphu. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Bhutan's larger markets, with a population of around 98,676.
Gold rate in Thimphu — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | BTN 14,296 | BTN 13,104 | BTN 12,509 | BTN 10,722 | BTN 8,339 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | BTN 444,648 | BTN 407,594 | BTN 389,067 | BTN 333,486 | BTN 259,378 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | BTN 14,295,780 | BTN 13,104,465 | BTN 12,508,807 | BTN 10,721,835 | BTN 8,339,205 |
All figures in BTN (Ngultrum). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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Gold rate in Thimphu — questions
What is the gold rate in Thimphu today?
The gold rate in Thimphu today is BTN 14,295,780 per kilogram for 24K, and BTN 14,295,780 per kilogram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current BTN exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Thimphu?
One gram of 24K gold costs BTN 14,296 in Thimphu, and 22K costs BTN 13,104 per gram. 18K works out at BTN 10,722.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Thimphu?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is BTN 1,191 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Thimphu different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Bhutan — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.