The cost of a Databricks Unit (DBU) varies depending on several factors:

• Workload type: Different workloads (data engineering, data warehousing, data science, etc.) have different DBU rates.
• Cloud provider: The DBU rate may differ depending on whether you use AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Region: The region where your Databricks instance is hosted can also affect the DBU cost.
• Plan: Databricks offers different plans (e.g., Premium, Enterprise) with varying DBU rates.

For those starting their cost analysis, it’s good to know that the base Databricks DBU rate begins at $0.20 for the Standard edition on AWS. This can serve as a reference point as you delve deeper into understanding the various factors that influence DBU cost.