{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/lisbon-vs-sao-paulo",
  "title": "Lisbon vs São Paulo: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Lisbon and São Paulo — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Lisbon ($34/sqft, 7.8% vacancy) and São Paulo ($56/sqft, 19.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Lisbon on rent and tax and São Paulo on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Lisbon $34/sqft vs São Paulo $56/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Lisbon 7.8% vs São Paulo 19.4%.",
    "Talent index: Lisbon 78 vs São Paulo 80.",
    "Corporate tax: Lisbon 21% vs São Paulo 34%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Lisbon $480 vs São Paulo $380."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Lisbon",
    "cityB": "São Paulo",
    "rentUsdA": "$34",
    "rentUsdB": "$56",
    "vacancyA": "7.8%",
    "vacancyB": "19.4%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 80,
    "taxA": "21%",
    "taxB": "34%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Lisbon or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "Lisbon is cheaper on a USD basis: $34/sqft vs $56/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Lisbon or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "São Paulo indexes higher on talent depth (80 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Lisbon or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "São Paulo carries higher vacancy (19.4% vs 7.8%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Lisbon vs São Paulo?",
      "answer": "Lisbon typical term is 5 years with 4 months rent-free; São Paulo typical term is 5 years with 6 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Lisbon: Metropolitano de Lisboa (4 lines), CP suburban rail, and bus. Lisbon Airport (LIS) is on Metro Red Line (~20 minutes to Saldanha). New airport (Alcochete) under planning. São Paulo: São Paulo Metro (6 lines), CPTM commuter rail, monorail. Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) connected via CPTM Line 13. Congonhas Airport (CGH) closer to the city."
    }
  ],
  "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/lisbon-vs-sao-paulo), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}