I've been using a t2.micro EC2 instance (1GB of RAM) as part of the AWS Free Usage Tier for the last few months, making sure to stay within the free 750 hours. I'm planning to keep using it once the free tier ends and I want to add a few more t2.micro instances, all running continuously. I'm on a tight budget and need to estimate the annual cost for a single t2.micro instance and also for 6 of them running at the same time. I saw somewhere that it might be about $108 per year for one instance, but that feels a bit low. Can anyone provide a more accurate estimate?
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There are quite a few factors that will affect your total costs, like the operating system you're using and the region of deployment. I'd suggest checking out the AWS Pricing Calculator for a tailored estimate specific to your situation. You can find that at go.aws/calculator. It gives a clear idea based on your needs, especially if you're planning to scale up!
Depending on the region you're in, it looks like the annual cost for a t2.micro instance is around $101 if you're running it 24/7. If you opt for a reserved instance, you could lower it to about $63 a year. Definitely worth looking into!
Thanks for sharing that! I wasn't aware of the reserved instance option; it really can save a lot!