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Compute

Virtual Machines

vCPUs per VM

RAM per VM

Storage

Block Storage (GB)

Object Storage (GB)

Database

DB Instances

DB Type

Networking

Egress Bandwidth (GB)

Load Balancers

Add-ons

CDN Requests (M/mo)

Monitoring / Logging

📈 Monthly Cost Summary

Estimated Monthly Cost

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AWS baseline

Annual Estimate

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12 months

Reserved (1-yr discount)

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~30% savings

Reserved Annual

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vs on-demand

Provider Comparison

AWS

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per month

Google Cloud

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per month

Azure

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per month

Cost Breakdown (AWS)

Component	Details	Monthly

Cost Distribution

On-Demand vs Reserved Savings

Note: These are estimates based on public list prices. Actual costs vary by region, commitment type, discounts, and usage patterns. Always verify with official AWS, GCP, and Azure pricing calculators.

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Fill all the details and then click Calculate Costs to see your results.

Formula

Understanding Cloud Cost Calculation

Cloud cost

Total Cost = Compute Cost + Storage Cost + Network Cost + Service Charges

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What is Cloud Cost?

Cloud cost is the total amount you pay for using cloud resources such as virtual machines, storage, databases, networking, and managed services. Costs are usually based on a pay-as-you-go model, meaning you only pay for the resources you consume.

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Key Cost Components

Compute – Virtual machines, containers, serverless functions
Storage – Object storage, block storage, backups, snapshots
Network Transfer – Data transferred between regions, services, or to the internet
Databases – Managed SQL and NoSQL services
Additional Services – AI/ML, monitoring, security, CDN, messaging, and analytics

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Cloud Cost Optimization Tips

Right-size resources and avoid overprovisioning.
Use auto-scaling to match demand automatically.
Shut down idle development and testing environments.
Purchase Reserved Instances or Savings Plans for predictable workloads.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMI calculations

Which cloud provider is cheapest?

It depends on your workload. AWS generally has the broadest service catalog; GCP is often cheapest for sustained use workloads (30% sustained use discounts); Azure is competitive for Windows workloads and Microsoft ecosystem. This calculator gives a rough comparison — always run workloads through official pricing calculators for precision.

What are reserved instances?

Reserved instances (AWS), committed use discounts (GCP), or reserved VMs (Azure) offer 30–70% savings in exchange for a 1–3 year commitment. If you have predictable workloads, reserving compute is one of the highest-ROI optimizations available.

What is egress bandwidth?

Egress is data transferred OUT from the cloud (to the internet or other regions). Most providers offer free ingress (data coming in) but charge for egress. AWS charges approximately $0.09/GB for the first 10 TB/month. A 1 TB egress bill is ~$92/month.

Are these prices accurate?

These are approximate estimates based on us-east-1 / us-central1 / eastus list prices as of 2024. Cloud prices change frequently, and region, instance type, and negotiated discounts significantly impact real costs. Use this tool for ballpark estimates and planning purposes.

How can I reduce my cloud bill?

Key strategies: (1) Right-size instances — most teams overprovision by 40%+. (2) Use reserved/committed instances for steady-state workloads. (3) Auto-scale dev/test environments down overnight. (4) Use spot/preemptible instances for fault-tolerant workloads (up to 90% savings). (5) Delete unused snapshots, unattached volumes, and orphaned IPs.

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Understanding Cloud Cost Calculation

What is Cloud Cost?

Key Cost Components

Cloud Cost Optimization Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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