🇺🇬Gold Rate in Bunamwaya Today
The gold rate in Bunamwaya today is UGX 551,206 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up UGX 7,114 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into UGX for Bunamwaya, Central Region. 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 Uganda's larger markets, with a population of around 413,400. The UGX has weakened 0.308% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in Bunamwaya — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | UGX 551,206 | UGX 505,272 | UGX 482,305 | UGX 413,405 | UGX 321,537 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | UGX 17,144,423 | UGX 15,715,721 | UGX 15,001,370 | UGX 12,858,317 | UGX 10,000,914 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | UGX 551,206,005 | UGX 505,272,171 | UGX 482,305,254 | UGX 413,404,504 | UGX 321,536,836 |
All figures in UGX (Shilling). 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 Bunamwaya — questions
What is the gold rate in Bunamwaya today?
The gold rate in Bunamwaya today is UGX 551,206 per gram for 24K, and UGX 551,206 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current UGX exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Bunamwaya?
One gram of 24K gold costs UGX 551,206 in Bunamwaya, and 22K costs UGX 505,272 per gram. 18K works out at UGX 413,405.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Bunamwaya?
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 UGX 45,934 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Bunamwaya different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Uganda — 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.