using the api for getting cost in usd

[hpicatto]

I'm trying to use the API of billable usage and I do get a report but I have not been able to get the usd cost report, only the dbuHours. I guess I've to change the meter_name but I cannot find the key for that parameter anywhere

[Kaniz]

Hi @hpicatto , When working with the Azure Consumption API to retrieve usage details, you can indeed obtain cost information by specifying the correct meter name.

Let’s dive into the details:

1. First, ensure that you’re using the Cost Details API instead of the Consumption Usage Details API. The latter is being retired, and the former provides more comprehensive cost-related data.

2. To retrieve cost information, you’ll need to include the meter_name parameter in your API request. Here’s how you can structure the request:

   GET /{scope}/providers/Microsoft.Consumption/usageDetails
   ?$expand={$expand}
   &$filter={$filter}
   &$skiptoken={$skiptoken}
   &$top={$top}
   &api-version=2023-05-01
   &metric={metric}
   

   • {scope}: Replace this with the appropriate scope (e.g., subscription, billing account, department, etc.). You can also add the billing period to the scope if needed.
   • $expand: Use this query parameter to expand specific properties (such as additionalInfo or meterDetails) within the list of usage details. By default, these fields are not included.
   • $filter: You can filter usage details based on various properties such as resource group, resource name, charge type, reservation ID, publisher type, or tags.
   • api-version: Specify the version of the API (e.g., 2023-05-01).
   • metric: This is where you’ll provide the meter_name you’re interested in.

3. Now, let’s find the appropriate meter_name for your use case. The meter_name identifies the specific meter (or usage type) associated with the consumption. Here are a couple of examples:

   • Meter Name: “Premium Storage - Page Blob/P10 (Units)”

     • Meter Category: Storage
     • Meter Subcategory: Locally Redundant
     • Meter Region: California

   • Meter Name: “Compute Hours”

     • Meter Category: Compute
     • Meter Subcategory: Virtual Machines
     • Meter Region: Global

   You can explore more meter names based on your requirements. Keep in mind that each meter corresponds to a specific service or resource type within Azure.

Remember to replace the placeholders with actual values relevant to your scenario. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask! 😊

For detailed reference, you can check out the Azure Consumption API documentation¹.

[hpicatto]

thanks, how about the aws one

[Kaniz]

Hi @hpicatto,

AWS Usage Reports:

AWS provides detailed usage and cost reports through the AWS Cost and Usage Report. You can access this report via the AWS Management Console. Here are the steps:

1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.
2. Navigate to the Billing Dashboard.
3. Click on Cost & Usage Reports.
4. Create a new report or modify an existing one.
5. Specify the desired granularity (e.g., hourly, daily) and other settings.
6. Once the report is generated, you can download it in CSV or Parquet format.

The AWS report includes information about usage, costs, and resource utilization. You can customize the report to suit your requirements.

Remember that both Azure and AWS provide comprehensive documentation, so feel free to explore further based on your specific needs! 🚀