{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/johannesburg-vs-london",
  "title": "Johannesburg vs London: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Johannesburg and London — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Johannesburg ($13/sqft, 16.2% vacancy) and London ($121/sqft, 8.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: Johannesburg on rent and tax and London on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Johannesburg $13/sqft vs London $121/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Johannesburg 16.2% vs London 8.6%.",
    "Talent index: Johannesburg 78 vs London 96.",
    "Corporate tax: Johannesburg 27% vs London 25%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Johannesburg $320 vs London $1,380."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Johannesburg",
    "cityB": "London",
    "rentUsdA": "$13",
    "rentUsdB": "$121",
    "vacancyA": "16.2%",
    "vacancyB": "8.6%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 96,
    "taxA": "27%",
    "taxB": "25%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Johannesburg or London?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg is cheaper on a USD basis: $13/sqft vs $121/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Johannesburg or London?",
      "answer": "London indexes higher on talent depth (96 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Johannesburg or London?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg carries higher vacancy (16.2% vs 8.6%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Johannesburg vs London?",
      "answer": "Johannesburg typical term is 5 years with 6 months rent-free; London typical term is 10 years with 24 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. London: The Elizabeth Line transformed cross-London commute times. Heathrow to Liverpool Street is 35 minutes; Paddington to Canary Wharf is 17 minutes. Crossrail-adjacent assets command a measurable rent premium."
    }
  ],
  "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-london), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}