Azure SQL elastic pool GP_Gen5 500 Gb 4 core cost per month

The cost for an Azure SQL Elastic Pool with a General Purpose, Gen5 (GP_Gen5) configuration of 4 vCores and 500 GB storage depends on several factors, including your region and the specific pricing options you choose. Here are some approximate figures:

• General Purpose, Gen5: The cost for 4 vCores in the GP_Gen5 configuration typically starts around $0.258 per vCore per hour.
• Storage Costs: For 500 GB of storage, the cost can be approximately $0.115 per GB per month.

Based on these rates, the estimated monthly cost for a 4-core GP_Gen5 Elastic Pool with 500 GB storage would be:

1. Compute Cost:

   $$4\text{ vCores}\times 0.258\text{ USD/vCore/hour}\times 24\text{ hours/day}\times 30\text{ days/month}\approx 745.92\text{ USD/month}$$

2. Storage Cost:

   $$500\text{ GB}\times 0.115\text{ USD/GB/month}\approx 57.50\text{ USD/month}$$

3. Total Cost:

   $$745.92\text{ USD/month}+57.50\text{ USD/month}\approx 803.42\text{ USD/month}$$

These costs are estimates and actual prices can vary based on discounts, reservations, and other factors specific to your Azure subscription and region​ (TECHCOMMUNITY.MICROSOFT.COM)​​ (MS Learn)​​ (MS Learn)​. For the most accurate pricing, it is recommended to use the Azure Pricing Calculator or contact Azure sales directly.