I've been using a t2.micro EC2 instance as part of the AWS Free Usage Tier, taking advantage of the free 750 hours. Now that my free year is coming to an end, I'm planning to keep using it and even add a few more t2.micro instances, all running 24/7. I want to budget for the expense because I'm on a tight budget. ChatGPT suggested that the annual cost for one t2.micro instance would be about $108, but that sounds too low to me. What can I expect the annual cost to be for just one t2.micro EC2 instance running 24/7? Also, what would be the estimated cost if I run 6 of them at the same time?
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You could use the AWS Pricing Calculator for a precise estimate, but generally, the annual cost of a t2.micro instance running 24/7 can range around $100 to $120, depending on factors like the region and any additional storage or services you use. So your estimate of $108 isn't far off! If you’re aiming for 6 of them running all the time, that could push you to about $600-$720 a year, especially if you don’t go for reserved instances, which might save you some cash.
Thanks for the insight! I wasn't even considering reserved instances. I’ll definitely check that option out.