{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/dublin-vs-zurich",
  "title": "Dublin vs Zurich: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Dublin and Zurich — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Dublin ($78/sqft, 14.3% vacancy) and Zurich ($105/sqft, 3.8% vacancy) compete on different axes: Dublin on rent and tax and Zurich on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Dublin $78/sqft vs Zurich $105/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Dublin 14.3% vs Zurich 3.8%.",
    "Talent index: Dublin 86 vs Zurich 96.",
    "Corporate tax: Dublin 12.5% vs Zurich 19.7%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Dublin $720 vs Zurich $1,280."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Dublin",
    "cityB": "Zurich",
    "rentUsdA": "$78",
    "rentUsdB": "$105",
    "vacancyA": "14.3%",
    "vacancyB": "3.8%",
    "talentA": 86,
    "talentB": 96,
    "taxA": "12.5%",
    "taxB": "19.7%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Dublin or Zurich?",
      "answer": "Dublin is cheaper on a USD basis: $78/sqft vs $105/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Dublin or Zurich?",
      "answer": "Zurich indexes higher on talent depth (96 vs 86)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Dublin or Zurich?",
      "answer": "Dublin carries higher vacancy (14.3% vs 3.8%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Dublin vs Zurich?",
      "answer": "Dublin typical term is 10 years with 12 months rent-free; Zurich typical term is 7 years with 6 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Dublin: Dublin Bus, Luas tram (Red, Green Lines), DART rail. MetroLink under construction (target 2031). Dublin Airport is bus-served (no rail). The Docklands trophy core is Luas Red Line and DART-served. Zurich: Zurich Hauptbahnhof anchors SBB and S-Bahn. Tram network covers the central city. Zurich Airport is 12 minutes by S-Bahn."
    }
  ],
  "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/dublin-vs-zurich), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}