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		tga on Sept 15, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Raspberry Pi as a local server for self hosting ap... $60/year is not cheaper than $100 one time, unless you plan to run the RPi for one year and then throw it away.

novok on Sept 15, 2020 [–]

You do pay for the electricity cost. Assuming the Rpi consumes 10W and is on 24/7 and your electricity cost is $0.15/kwhr : 365d * 24h * 0.01kW * $0.15 = $13.14/yr in electric costs.

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