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{: #cost}

You can use the cost estimator to estimate the cost of {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix}} products by customizing plans for your needs. Explore the catalog to find offerings to add to an estimate. {:shortdesc}

1. In the {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} console, go to the Cost estimator icon . From here, you are directed to the estimate detail page.

2. Click Go to catalog to explore the available products you can add to your estimate.

3. Select the product that you are interested in. You are directed to the product details page in the catalog.

   Depending on the product, an interim informational page might be displayed. For example, if you select {{site.data.keyword.baremetal_short}}, an informational page that describes various features is displayed. Click Continue.

4. Select your pricing plan and enter other configuration details if needed. Then, click Add to estimate.

   Some offerings might require that you log in to add them to an estimate. {: note}

5. Enter in your estimated usage, and click Calculate cost. You can adjust the estimated usage and recalculate the cost to see how different usage levels affect the overall cost.

By default, the estimator shows the pricing and billing currency set for your account. Pricing can vary by region. If you're estimating costs for a different location or currency, you might have to select the appropriate currency on the order summary page for the product or change the currency on your account.

6. Add the calculated cost to your estimate by clicking Save.

   If you want to estimate costs for other products, you can return to the catalog and select additional products to add to the estimate.

7. When you're done adding offerings to your estimate, click Review estimate to see your detailed estimate. You can download a PDF, an XLSX, or a CSV of the estimate by selecting the appropriate option from the Actions menu.

{: #quotes}

You can generate and view quotes for only {{site.data.keyword.baremetal_short}}, Virtual Server, and Gateway add-ons. Any user with access to the account can create quotes. To view quotes, you need to either be the account owner or have the Add/Upgrade Storage (StorageLayer), Add Server, or Add/Upgrade Services classic infrastructure permission.

1. Generate a quote by clicking Save as quote from the Order Summary section on the offering details page. Or contact a {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} sales representative.

   If you're in a Lite account, select Email quote when you enter your contact details so that you can view your quote after you create it. Only billable accounts can view quotes in the console.

2. View your quote by going to Manage > Billing and usage, and select Sales > Device quotes. If you have access, you can purchase the quoted offering by clicking the quote and confirming the order.

{: supported-bill-currencies}

The following table lists the supported billing currencies.