VPC NETWORKING · COST BLUEPRINT

NAT Gateway Cost Estimator

Pick a VPC layout — region, Availability Zones, and gateway architecture — and see the monthly bill itemized the way AWS actually charges it: gateway-hours, data processed, and the extras that catch people off guard.

01 — Configure VPC$0.045/hr

AWS Region

Verify against current AWS pricing before budgeting.

Gateway Architecture

One shared NAT Gateway in one AZ, serving every private subnet in the VPC — cheapest, single point of failure.

Availability Zones / Subnets2

Data Processed / Month200 GB

Hours Running / Month730

730 = always on. Lower this for dev/test schedules that shut down nightly.

Elastic IP charge

$0.005/hr per public IP

Internet egress on top

standard data transfer out

Override rate manually

Custom $/hr & $/GB

Leave blank to use the region rate above. Rates match hourly & per-GB.

EST.

02 — Routing DiagramSINGLE NAT

private subnet → NAT gateway → internet gateway → internet

03 — Monthly LedgerUS-EAST-1

Total / month

$0.00

$0.00 / year

Figures use publicly reported AWS NAT Gateway list prices (mid-2026) and are estimates for planning only — AWS bills in exact partial cents, list prices change, and your account may have Savings Plans, credits, or negotiated rates. Confirm exact numbers in the AWS VPC Pricing page or AWS Pricing Calculator before budgeting.