{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/johannesburg-vs-lagos",
  "title": "Johannesburg vs Lagos: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Johannesburg and Lagos — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Johannesburg ($13/sqft, 16.2% vacancy) and Lagos ($60/sqft, 17.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: Johannesburg on talent depth and Lagos on rent and tax.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Johannesburg $13/sqft vs Lagos $60/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Johannesburg 16.2% vs Lagos 17.6%.",
    "Talent index: Johannesburg 78 vs Lagos 74.",
    "Corporate tax: Johannesburg 27% vs Lagos 30%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Johannesburg $320 vs Lagos $360."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Johannesburg",
    "cityB": "Lagos",
    "rentUsdA": "$13",
    "rentUsdB": "$60",
    "vacancyA": "16.2%",
    "vacancyB": "17.6%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 74,
    "taxA": "27%",
    "taxB": "30%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Johannesburg or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg is cheaper on a USD basis: $13/sqft vs $60/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Johannesburg or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg indexes higher on talent depth (78 vs 74)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Johannesburg or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Lagos carries higher vacancy (17.6% vs 16.2%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Johannesburg vs Lagos?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg typical term is 5 years with 6 months rent-free; Lagos typical term is 2 years with 4 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg: Gautrain rapid rail (Sandton, OR Tambo Airport, Pretoria); Metrorail (limited); BRT (Rea Vaya). Heavy car dependency. OR Tambo International Airport on Gautrain. Lagos: Lagos Light Rail (Blue Line operating 2023, Red Line 2024). BRT (Lagos BRT). Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) bus-served. Heavy car dependency; Third Mainland Bridge anchors Mainland-Island commute."
    }
  ],
  "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/johannesburg-vs-lagos), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}