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AWS vs GCP for Mumbai Startups: A 2026 Cost Comparison
Published
2026-04-10
Author
Yash AgarwalFull Stack Lead
Reading Time
8 min
Topic
Cloud & DevOps
Real cost data comparing AWS and GCP for typical Mumbai startup workloads — compute, storage, and managed services.
AWS vs GCP: A 2026 Cost Comparison
Mumbai startups choosing between AWS and GCP need real cost data, not marketing promises. Here's how the two platforms compare for typical workloads.
Compute (Equivalent Configurations)
| Resource | AWS | GCP | Monthly Cost (AWS) | Monthly Cost (GCP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 vCPU, 8GB RAM | t3.large | e2-standard-2 | ~₹4,200 | ~₹3,800 |
| 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM | t3.xlarge | e2-standard-4 | ~₹8,400 | ~₹7,200 |
| 8 vCPU, 32GB RAM | t3.2xlarge | e2-standard-8 | ~₹16,800 | ~₹14,500 |
GCP's custom machine types allow you to right-size, which saves 15-20% on compute.
Managed Services
- ›AWS RDS vs GCP Cloud SQL: Similar pricing for PostgreSQL. GCP's pgBouncer integration saves connection pool costs.
- ›AWS S3 vs GCP Cloud Storage: S3 is cheaper for infrequent access. Cloud Storage wins on egress.
- ›AWS Lambda vs GCP Cloud Functions: Lambda is more mature. Cloud Functions is cheaper for high-throughput, short-duration workloads.
Our Verdict
Choose AWS if: you need the broadest service catalogue, existing team AWS experience, or enterprise compliance certifications.
Choose GCP if: you're container-native (Kubernetes), cost-sensitive on compute, or need BigQuery for analytics.
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