# San José relocation guide

> Moving into San José from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in USD, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Re-baseline occupancy in USD (then USD for comparison).
- Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
- Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
- Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

## Key facts
- **city**: San José
- **country**: Costa Rica
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $22/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.4%

## FAQ
### Can I keep the same density assumption when moving to San José?
Not without revalidation. Local density norms differ; loss factors differ; meeting-room intensity expectations differ. Re-run the Office Space Calculator with San José-specific defaults.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/san-jose-cr/relocation-guide), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.