{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/madrid-vs-sao-paulo",
  "title": "Madrid vs São Paulo: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Madrid and São Paulo — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Madrid ($41/sqft, 8.6% vacancy) and São Paulo ($56/sqft, 19.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Madrid on rent and tax and São Paulo on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Madrid $41/sqft vs São Paulo $56/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Madrid 8.6% vs São Paulo 19.4%.",
    "Talent index: Madrid 78 vs São Paulo 80.",
    "Corporate tax: Madrid 25% vs São Paulo 34%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Madrid $780 vs São Paulo $380."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Madrid",
    "cityB": "São Paulo",
    "rentUsdA": "$41",
    "rentUsdB": "$56",
    "vacancyA": "8.6%",
    "vacancyB": "19.4%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 80,
    "taxA": "25%",
    "taxB": "34%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Madrid or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "Madrid is cheaper on a USD basis: $41/sqft vs $56/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Madrid or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "São Paulo indexes higher on talent depth (80 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Madrid or São Paulo?",
      "answer": "São Paulo carries higher vacancy (19.4% vs 8.6%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Madrid vs São Paulo?",
      "answer": "Madrid typical term is 7 years with 14 months rent-free; São Paulo typical term is 5 years with 6 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Madrid: Madrid Metro covers all Class A clusters. AVE high-speed rail to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Lisbon. Madrid-Barajas Airport is 12-25 minutes from CBD by Metro. 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/madrid-vs-sao-paulo), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}