São Paulo leads this ranking — talent index 80/100, Class A rent $56/sqft/yr, 19.4% vacancy — followed by Mexico City and Miami.

• #1 São Paulo (score 100/100) — São Paulo anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $56/sqft/yr, a 80/100 talent index, and 34% corporate tax — the region's largest Class A market by stock.
• #2 Mexico City (score 90/100) — Mexico City anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $34/sqft/yr, a 78/100 talent index, and 30% corporate tax — the region's #2 Class A market by stock.
• Lowest rent on this list: Buenos Aires at $16/sqft/yr.
• Deepest talent: Buenos Aires at 82/100 talent index.
• Lowest corporate tax: Miami at 21%.

TL;DR

• #1 São Paulo (score 100/100) — São Paulo anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $56/sqft/yr, a 80/100 talent index, and 34% corporate tax — the region's largest Class A market by stock.
• #2 Mexico City (score 90/100) — Mexico City anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $34/sqft/yr, a 78/100 talent index, and 30% corporate tax — the region's #2 Class A market by stock.
• Lowest rent on this list: Buenos Aires at $16/sqft/yr.
• Deepest talent: Buenos Aires at 82/100 talent index.
• Lowest corporate tax: Miami at 21%.

Ranked list

1. #1 São Paulo — São Paulo anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $56/sqft/yr, a 80/100 talent index, and 34% corporate tax — the region's largest Class A market by stock. (score 100/100)
2. #2 Mexico City — Mexico City anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $34/sqft/yr, a 78/100 talent index, and 30% corporate tax — the region's #2 Class A market by stock. (score 90/100)
3. #3 Miami — Miami anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $78/sqft/yr, a 78/100 talent index, and 21% corporate tax — the region's #3 Class A market by stock. (score 80/100)
4. #4 Bogotá — Bogotá anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $31/sqft/yr, a 76/100 talent index, and 35% corporate tax — the region's #4 Class A market by stock. (score 70/100)
5. #5 Santiago — Santiago anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $27/sqft/yr, a 80/100 talent index, and 27% corporate tax — the region's #5 Class A market by stock. (score 60/100)
6. #6 Buenos Aires — Buenos Aires anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $16/sqft/yr, a 82/100 talent index, and 35% corporate tax — the region's #6 Class A market by stock. (score 50/100)

Frequently asked questions

What is the #1 city on this list and why?

São Paulo ranks #1 with a score of 100/100. São Paulo anchors LatAm operations with Class A rent of $56/sqft/yr, a 80/100 talent index, and 34% corporate tax — the region's largest Class A market by stock. Class A rent is $56/sqft/yr with 19.4% vacancy and a talent index of 80/100.

Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?

Buenos Aires has the lowest Class A rent at $16/sqft/yr, versus $78/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Miami).

Which city has the deepest talent pool?

Buenos Aires scores highest on talent depth at 82/100. The talent index measures the density and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors.

Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?

Miami carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 21%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser.

Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?

Buenos Aires has the most competitive premium flex office pricing at $280/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms.

How is the ranking score calculated?

Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates.

How often is this list updated?

Class A rent, vacancy rate, talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change.