Question: Is there a cost to transfer data between Azure regions?

Answer

Yes, there is a cost associated with transferring data between Azure regions. Here are the details:

• Intra-continental Data Transfer:

  • Data transfers between regions within the same continent incur specific charges. For example, transfers between regions within North America or Europe cost $0.02 per GB, while transfers within Asia, Oceania, or the Middle East and Africa cost $0.08 per GB. Transfers within South America cost $0.16 per GB.

• Inter-continental Data Transfer:

  • Data transfers between regions across different continents also incur charges. For instance, transfers from North America or Europe to other continents cost $0.05 per GB, while transfers from Asia, Oceania, Africa, or the Middle East to other continents cost $0.08 per GB. Transfers from South America to other continents cost $0.16 per GB.

Here is a summary of the costs:

| Intra-continental Data Transfer | Price | |---------------------------------|-------| | Between regions within North America, Europe | $0.02 per GB | | Between regions within Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa | $0.08 per GB | | Between regions within South America | $0.16 per GB |

| Inter-continental Data Transfer | Price | |---------------------------------|-------| | From North America, Europe to other continents | $0.05 per GB | | From Asia, Oceania, Africa to other continents | $0.08 per GB | | From South America to other continents | $0.16 per GB |

It's important to note that data transfers within the same Azure region are free, including transfers between services within the same region.