I was charged by a very confusing way

Question

The "Cost analysis" shows an "ACTUAL COST" and a "FORECAST", and my card was charged by the total amount of "ACTUAL COST" and "FORECAST", which is confusing and unreasonable. I am wondering why.

Answer 1

Hi Brett Li

Actual cost represents the precise expenses incurred for your resources, while forecasted cost is an estimate of future costs based on historical consumption patterns.
Additionally, Please refer to the below MS article
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cost-management-billing/costs/cost-analysis-common-uses

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