Estimate your Azure cloud services monthly costs
Note:
- • Prices are estimates and may vary based on region and specific configuration
- • Does not include networking costs, licenses, or additional services
- • For accurate pricing, use the official Azure Pricing Calculator
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Azure Pricing Calculator - Estimate Microsoft Azure Costs
Calculate Microsoft Azure costs with our free Azure pricing calculator. Estimate your cloud infrastructure expenses, compare Azure services pricing, and plan your cloud budget effectively.
Understanding Azure Pricing
Microsoft Azure Pricing follows a pay-as-you-go model where you pay only for the services you use. Azure offers various pricing options including pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, spot instances, and hybrid benefits. Understanding Azure pricing helps businesses optimize cloud spending, choose the right purchasing options, and avoid unexpected costs.
Key Azure Cost Factors
- Compute: Virtual machines, containers, functions
- Storage: Blob, disk, file, archive storage
- Networking: Bandwidth, VPN, ExpressRoute
- Databases: SQL Database, Cosmos DB, MySQL
- Security: Firewall, Key Vault, Defender
- Support: Support plans and add-on services
Azure Virtual Machine Pricing
VM Cost Calculation
VM Cost = Hourly Rate × Hours per Month × Instances
Example: Standard B2s VM
- Hourly rate: $0.10/hour
- Monthly hours: 730 (24 × 30.4)
- Instances: 2
Monthly Cost = $0.10 × 730 × 2 = $146/month
Annual Cost = $146 × 12 = $1,752/year
Common VM Series Pricing
| VM Series | vCPUs | RAM | Hourly Rate (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1s | 1 | 1 GB | $0.008 |
| B2s | 2 | 4 GB | $0.10 |
| D2s v3 | 2 | 8 GB | $0.21 |
| D4s v3 | 4 | 16 GB | $0.42 |
| E4s v3 | 4 | 32 GB | $0.53 |
Azure Storage Pricing
Blob Storage Tiers
| Tier | Best For | Cost (per GB/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot | Frequently accessed data | $0.018-0.02 |
| Cool | Infrequently accessed data | $0.01-0.012 |
| Archive | Rarely accessed data | $0.002-0.004 |
Storage Cost Example:
1 TB hot storage = 1,024 GB × $0.018 = $18.43/month
1 TB cool storage = 1,024 GB × $0.01 = $10.24/month
Moving infrequently accessed data to cool tier saves 44%!
Azure Pricing Options
Purchasing Models Comparison
| Option | Savings | Commitment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-As-You-Go | None | None | Variable workloads, testing |
| Reserved Instances | 40-60% | 1 or 3 years | Predictable, long-term workloads |
| Spot Instances | 60-90% | None (can be interrupted) | Batch jobs, fault-tolerant workloads |
| Hybrid Benefit | 40-85% | License coverage | Existing Windows Server or SQL licenses |
Cost Optimization Strategies
Reducing Azure Costs
1. Right-Size Resources:
- Monitor actual CPU/memory usage
- Downsize over-provisioned VMs
- Use auto-scaling for variable loads
- Turn off dev/test environments when not in use
2. Use Reserved Instances:
- Save 40-60% on predictable workloads
- Combine with Azure Hybrid Benefit for extra savings
- Exchange or cancel if needs change
3. Optimize Storage:
- Use appropriate storage tiers
- Implement lifecycle management policies
- Delete unattached disks
- Compress and archive old data
4. Leverage Spot Instances:
- Save 60-90% on batch processing
- Perfect for fault-tolerant workloads
- Use for development and testing
Practice Examples
Example 1: Web Application Infrastructure
Components:
- 2 × D2s v3 VMs (web servers): $0.21/hour each
- 1 × P2s VM (database): $0.50/hour
- 100 GB Premium SSD storage
- 1 TB Blob storage (cool tier)
- Data transfer: 500 GB/month outbound
Monthly Cost Calculation:
VMs: ($0.21 × 2 + $0.50) × 730 = $657/month
Premium SSD: 100 GB × $0.16 = $16/month
Blob Storage: 1,024 GB × $0.01 = $10.24/month
Data Transfer: 500 GB × $0.087 = $43.50/month
Total: ~$727/month
With Reserved Instances (3-year): ~$436/month (40% savings)
Example 2: Development Environment
Using auto-shutdown (12 hours/day, 5 days/week):
B2s VM running 24/7: $0.10 × 730 = $73/month
B2s VM with auto-shutdown (12 hrs/day, 5 days/week):
Hours per month: 12 × 5 × 4.3 = 258 hours
Cost: $0.10 × 258 = $25.80/month
Savings: 65% by auto-shutdown!
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