Standard_DC16es_v5 spot prices
Spot Standard_DC16es_v5 costs about $0.1604 per hour in Central US, 82% less than on demand ($0.868). The lowest spot price is in East US 2, at $0.1419 per hour. Spot capacity can be reclaimed at short notice, so it suits work that can stop and resume.
Spot prices by region, cheapest first
Linux, USD per hour. Spot prices change through the day; these are from the last update.
| Region | Spot | On-demand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| East US 2 | $0.1419 | $0.768 | 82% |
| North Europe | $0.1582 | $0.856 | 82% |
| Central US | $0.1604 | $0.868 | 82% |
| West Europe | $0.17 | $0.92 | 82% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.