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☁️ Google Cloud Pricing Calculator

Use this tool to get an **estimated monthly and yearly cost** for your Google Cloud resources. The pricing is based on common public rates and includes factors like Committed Use Discounts (CUDs) and different machine/storage types. Select a service, configure its parameters (VM specs, storage size, network egress), and click 'Calculate' to see a detailed breakdown and potential savings. **Note:** This is an estimate, and final billing may vary based on actual usage and specific negotiated rates.

1. Product / Service Selection -- Select a Google Cloud Service -- Compute Engine (VMs) Cloud Storage

2. Compute Engine / VM Configuration

Region / Zone us-central1 (Iowa) europe-west1 (Belgium)

Machine Type n1-standard-4 (4vCPU, 15GB) e2-standard-2 (2vCPU, 8GB)

Number of VMs

Operating System Linux (Free) Windows (Extra Cost)

Committed Use Discounts None 1-Year CUD (Approx 28% off) 3-Year CUD (Approx 55% off)

Preemptible VMs Option (Up to 80% cheaper, but not always available)

3. Cloud Storage Configuration

Storage Type Standard (Frequent Access) Nearline (Monthly Access) Coldline (Quarterly Access) Archive (Yearly Access)

Storage Size (GB)

Location / Region Multi-Region (US/EU) Regional (Iowa/Belgium)

Egress Traffic (GB/Month)

4. Networking / Bandwidth (Egress)

Networking Tier Premium Tier (Default, High Performance) Standard Tier (Cheaper, Best-Effort)

5. Additional Storage (Persistent Disk - for VMs)

Disk Type Standard Persistent Disk (HDD) Balanced Persistent Disk (SSD)

Disk Size (GB)

6. Duration / Usage

Estimated Monthly Usage (Hours per VM)

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

Estimated Monthly Cost:

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Estimated Yearly Cost:

$0.00 USD

Cost Breakdown

Component	Monthly Cost (USD)

Cost Analysis: VM vs. Storage Contribution

VMs: 0%

Storage: 0%

How to Master Google Cloud Pricing and Estimation

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Understanding the Calculation Logic

The core formula for estimation is: $\text{Total Cost} = \sum (\text{Resource Usage} \times \text{Unit Price} \times \text{Discounts})$.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a Committed Use Discount (CUD)? +

A CUD is a pricing model that offers significantly reduced prices in exchange for committing to a continuous, minimum level of resource usage (e.g., vCPUs, RAM) for a 1-year or 3-year term. CUDs can lower compute costs by up to 55%.

What is the difference between Premium and Standard Networking Tier? +

**Premium Tier** uses Google’s high-performance global network and is the default, offering lower latency and better reliability, typically at a higher cost. **Standard Tier** uses a common carrier network for traffic closer to your region, often resulting in lower cost but potentially higher latency.

Are the estimated costs binding? +

No, the costs provided by this calculator are **estimates** based on public list prices. Your final Google Cloud bill may differ based on your actual usage, specific location-based price variations, and any negotiated enterprise agreements. Always refer to your official Google Cloud billing console for final charges.

What are Preemptible VMs? +

Preemptible VMs are very low-cost virtual machines (up to 80% cheaper) that can be terminated by Compute Engine at any time. They are suitable for fault-tolerant workloads, batch jobs, or stateless applications where interruption is acceptable. They run for a maximum of 24 hours.

How is Cloud Storage priced? +

Cloud Storage is primarily priced by: 1) **Storage Capacity** (GB/month) based on the class (Standard, Nearline, etc.) and location, 2) **Operations** (API calls like GET, PUT), and 3) **Network Egress** (data transfer out of a region).

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