Cheapest Microsoft Azure Instance in West US 2 (Washington) (westus2)
Compute pricing, specs, and price-performance rankings for Microsoft Azure in West US 2 (Washington) (westus2).
Executive Summary & Quick Answer
Compare verified server pricing in West US 2 (Washington) (westus2) for Microsoft Azure.
Provider
Microsoft AzureRegion
westus2
Location
🇺🇸West US 2 (Washington) (United States)
Continent
north americaCheapest Microsoft Azure Instances in West US 2 (Washington)
Verified instance pricing, specs, and discount models for Microsoft Azure datacenter region westus2.
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Microsoft Azure Head-to-Head Comparisons
AWS and Azure are closely matched in compute pricing and global coverage. AWS offers a slight edge in Linux Graviton price-performance and mature developer tooling, while Azure provides massive cost savings for Windows Server and SQL Server workloads via Azure Hybrid Benefit.
Google Cloud offers superior pricing flexibility with Custom Machine Types and sustained use discounts, whereas Azure is the clear winner for Microsoft ecosystem integration, enterprise active directory, and hybrid cloud environments.
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Starts around $3.50 to $6.00/month on standard clouds, or under €4.00/month on Hetzner and Scaleway.
Prices range from ~€4.50/mo on Hetzner to ~$24.00/mo on DigitalOcean and ~$28.00-$35.00/mo on AWS EC2 on-demand.
Hetzner starts around €10.00-€12.00/month, compared to $48.00/month on DigitalOcean and $60.00-$70.00/month on AWS/GCP on-demand.
Starts around €18.00-€24.00/month on Hetzner and $90.00-$120.00/month on hyperscalers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to common cloud compute pricing and infrastructure questions.
What is the cheapest Microsoft Azure instance in westus2? ▼
Compare verified server pricing in West US 2 (Washington) (westus2) for Microsoft Azure.
Why do cloud compute prices vary across different Microsoft Azure regions? ▼
Cloud infrastructure pricing varies across datacenter locations due to regional electricity costs, real estate expenses, local taxation, and connectivity transit fees. Regions like US East (N. Virginia) and Europe (Frankfurt/Ireland) typically offer the lowest baseline pricing due to massive economies of scale.
Can I launch Spot instances in westus2? ▼
Yes, Microsoft Azure supports Spot and discounted excess capacity in westus2, allowing cost reductions between 60% and 90% for interruptible and fault-tolerant workloads.