Standard_DC2s spot prices
Spot Standard_DC2s costs about $0.0534 per hour in East US, 73% less than on demand ($0.198). The lowest spot price is in Sweden Central, at $0.0366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden Central | $0.0366 | $0.198 | 82% |
| West Europe | $0.0475 | $0.257 | 82% |
| Central US | $0.053 | $0.474 | 89% |
| East US | $0.0534 | $0.198 | 73% |
More on Standard_DC2s
Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.