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Your math is correct, but you have to remember that Google compute instances don't include disk storage or network transfer - you have to pay for those separately, which drives the cost up higher.

It´s even cheaper if you run the vm non-stop. They are offering sustained use discounts.

dfbrown factored that into the calculation (by multiplying by 0.7)

Does the f1-micro use SSD drive?