Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized infrastructure management by converting manual configurations into automated deployments, using tools like OpenTofu to enhance compliance, model costs, and strategically leverage infrastructure. This transformation is particularly significant in managing cloud costs, which can be difficult to predict and control due to frequent changes in dynamic environments. Integrating IaC with Cloud Cost Management (CCM) tools helps organizations gain better visibility and control over cloud expenses by allowing cost estimation and enforcing budget policies during the planning stage of infrastructure changes. This approach prevents unexpected costs and ensures efficient resource usage aligned with business objectives. IaC enables teams to define, provision, and manage cloud resources via code, making changes predictable and consistent, while CCM tools provide real-time cost monitoring and alerts to maintain financial discipline. Combining IaC with CCM creates a system for continuous optimization and cost transparency, utilizing strategies like rightsizing instances, automating scaling, and de-provisioning idle resources to minimize waste. Additionally, automated governance policies ensure that cloud resources are provisioned according to business and financial guidelines, promoting a culture of cost awareness within development processes.