{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/amsterdam-vs-berlin",
  "title": "Amsterdam vs Berlin: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Amsterdam and Berlin — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Amsterdam ($54/sqft, 7.2% vacancy) and Berlin ($53/sqft, 7.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Amsterdam on rent and tax and Berlin on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Amsterdam $54/sqft vs Berlin $53/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Amsterdam 7.2% vs Berlin 7.4%.",
    "Talent index: Amsterdam 86 vs Berlin 88.",
    "Corporate tax: Amsterdam 25.8% vs Berlin 30%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Amsterdam $940 vs Berlin $580."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Amsterdam",
    "cityB": "Berlin",
    "rentUsdA": "$54",
    "rentUsdB": "$53",
    "vacancyA": "7.2%",
    "vacancyB": "7.4%",
    "talentA": 86,
    "talentB": 88,
    "taxA": "25.8%",
    "taxB": "30%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Amsterdam or Berlin?",
      "answer": "Berlin is cheaper on a USD basis: $53/sqft vs $54/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Amsterdam or Berlin?",
      "answer": "Berlin indexes higher on talent depth (88 vs 86)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Amsterdam or Berlin?",
      "answer": "Berlin carries higher vacancy (7.4% vs 7.2%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Amsterdam vs Berlin?",
      "answer": "Amsterdam typical term is 7 years with 12 months rent-free; Berlin typical term is 5 years with 4 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Amsterdam: Schiphol Airport is 7 minutes by direct train from Zuidas. Strong S-Bahn equivalent (Sprinter / Intercity) coverage. Berlin: BVG U-Bahn (10 lines), S-Bahn (15 lines), tram, and bus. Berlin is highly walkable and U-Bahn-served. BER airport (opened 2020) is connected via the S-Bahn S9."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/amsterdam-vs-berlin), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}