azure-cost-calculator

Estimate Azure resource costs via the Azure Retail Prices API.

18|3|Updated Feb 6, 2026

Search Tags:#pricing #azure #budgeting #cost estimation #azure services #cloud economics

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npx skills add https://github.com/ahmadabdalla/azure-cost-calculator --skill azure-cost-calculator

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Skill: azure-cost-calculator
Source: https://github.com/ahmadabdalla/azure-cost-calculator/tree/main/skills/azure-cost-calculator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahmadabdalla/azure-cost-calculator --skill azure-cost-calculator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, powershell, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand and estimate the costs associated with deploying resources on Microsoft Azure, eliminating guesswork and providing data-driven financial planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time Cost Estimation: Leverages the public Azure Retail Prices API for up-to-date pricing.
Resource-Specific Pricing: Calculates costs for VMs, SQL databases, storage, and many other Azure services.
Use Case: A user planning an Azure architecture can ask, "How much would a D4s v5 VM cost per month in East US?" and receive a precise estimate.

Quick Start

Use the azure-cost-calculator skill to estimate the monthly cost of a Standard_B2s VM in Australia East.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-cost-calculator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I estimate Azure resource costs for specific services like VMs and SQL databases?▼

Azure cost estimation is performed by querying the Azure Retail Prices API to calculate deterministic pricing for services like VMs, SQL MI, and storage. This provides accurate, data-driven financial planning for cloud architecture.

What prerequisites do I need to run Azure cost estimation scripts locally?▼

To run Azure cost estimation scripts, you need curl and jq for Bash environments or PowerShell 7+ for cross-platform execution. The tool automatically detects your runtime environment to execute pricing queries correctly.

Can I calculate Azure pricing for different regions using this approach?▼

Yes, Azure cost calculation supports querying the Azure Retail Prices API for specific regions. You can request estimates for resources like a Standard_B2s VM in Australia East and receive precise regional pricing data.

Does Azure cost estimation work across different operating systems?▼

Azure cost estimation supports cross-platform runtime detection, functioning in both Bash and PowerShell 7+ environments. This allows users on Linux, macOS, and Windows to execute the pricing scripts seamlessly.

What is the best way to budget for Azure cloud economics before deploying resources?▼

Budgeting for Azure cloud economics is best achieved by querying the Azure Retail Prices API for real-time cost estimation. This eliminates guesswork by providing data-driven financial planning before resource deployment.

Are there limitations when using the Azure Retail Prices API for cost calculation?▼

Azure cost calculation via the Retail Prices API provides deterministic estimates for standard services like VMs, SQL MI, and storage, but may not capture custom enterprise agreement rates or reserved instance discounts applied to your specific billing account.