{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/seoul-vs-singapore",
  "title": "Seoul vs Singapore: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Seoul and Singapore — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Seoul ($34/sqft, 5.2% vacancy) and Singapore ($102/sqft, 5.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Seoul on rent and tax and Singapore on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Seoul $34/sqft vs Singapore $102/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Seoul 5.2% vs Singapore 5.4%.",
    "Talent index: Seoul 82 vs Singapore 92.",
    "Corporate tax: Seoul 24.2% vs Singapore 17%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Seoul $880 vs Singapore $1,180."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Seoul",
    "cityB": "Singapore",
    "rentUsdA": "$34",
    "rentUsdB": "$102",
    "vacancyA": "5.2%",
    "vacancyB": "5.4%",
    "talentA": 82,
    "talentB": 92,
    "taxA": "24.2%",
    "taxB": "17%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Seoul or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Seoul is cheaper on a USD basis: $34/sqft vs $102/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Seoul or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Singapore indexes higher on talent depth (92 vs 82)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Seoul or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Singapore carries higher vacancy (5.4% vs 5.2%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Seoul vs Singapore?",
      "answer": "Seoul typical term is 5 years with 6 months rent-free; Singapore typical term is 4 years with 6 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Seoul: Seoul Metro covers every Class A address. KTX high-speed rail to Busan and other regional centres. Incheon Airport is 53 minutes by AREX express. Singapore: The MRT network reaches every CBD address. Changi Airport is 20 minutes by MRT or taxi. Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line expansions are extending the catchment."
    }
  ],
  "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/seoul-vs-singapore), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}