--- title: "Singapore vs Taipei: Class A office comparison" description: "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Singapore and Taipei — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets." canonical: https://classa.info/compare/singapore-vs-taipei pageType: comparison lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Singapore ($102/sqft, 5.4% vacancy) and Taipei ($47/sqft, 4.2% vacancy) compete on different axes: Singapore on talent depth and Taipei on rent and tax. ## TL;DR - Class A rent: Singapore $102/sqft vs Taipei $47/sqft. - Vacancy: Singapore 5.4% vs Taipei 4.2%. - Talent index: Singapore 92 vs Taipei 86. - Corporate tax: Singapore 17% vs Taipei 20%. - Premium flex/seat/month: Singapore $1,180 vs Taipei $580. # Singapore vs Taipei: Class A office comparison **Singapore ($102/sqft, 5.4% vacancy) and Taipei ($47/sqft, 4.2% vacancy) compete on different axes: Singapore on talent depth and Taipei on rent and tax.** ## TL;DR - [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent: Singapore $102/sqft vs Taipei $47/sqft. - Vacancy: Singapore 5.4% vs Taipei 4.2%. - Talent index: Singapore 92 vs Taipei 86. - Corporate tax: Singapore 17% vs Taipei 20%. - [Premium flex](/topics/lease-vs-flex)/seat/month: Singapore $1,180 vs Taipei $580. ## Market data side-by-side | Metric | Singapore | Taipei| | Region | APAC | APAC| | Country | Singapore | Taiwan| | Class A rent (USD/sqft/yr) | $102 | $47| | Class A rent (local) | 11.5 SGD | 4500 TWD| | Vacancy | 5.4% | 4.2%| | Trend | rising | rising| | Prime yield | 3.6% | 3.4%| | Premium flex / seat / month (USD) | $1,180 | $580| | Submarkets covered | 6 | 5| | Corporate tax | 17% | 20%| ## Lease norms | Metric | Singapore | Taipei| | Typical term | 4 yrs | 5 yrs| | Typical rent-free | 6 mos | 3 mos| | Lease norms | Singapore leases are typically 3-5 years, gross-rent based with the landlord covering most operating expenses inside the rent. Rent-free of 4-9 months on a 5-year term is standard. Rent reviews on renewal are open-market. Bank guarantees of 3-6 months are routine. Reinstatement at lease-end is contractual and usually significant — budget for it. | Net leases. 3-5 year terms standard with renewal options. Free rent of 2-4 months and TI of TWD 800-1,500/ping typical on a 5-year deal.| | Tax note | Headline corporate tax of 17%, with a partial tax exemption for the first SGD 200,000 of chargeable income. A network of double-tax treaties and the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) regime make Singapore particularly attractive for fund managers and family offices. | 20% Taiwan corporate income tax. Profit-seeking enterprise income tax structure with R&D credits and tax incentives for qualifying high-tech investment.| ## Talent | Metric | Singapore | Taipei| | Talent index (0–100) | 92 | 86| | Talent note | Premium APAC talent hub. Average all-in compensation indexes 92 vs. New York's 100. | Deepest semiconductor and electronics talent in Asia. Strong feed from National Taiwan University, NTHU, and the broader Taiwan university system. Mandarin and Taiwanese operating environment with strong English in tech.| ## Transit & commute **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. **Taipei:** Taipei Metro (Brown, Red, Green, Orange, Blue Lines + circular). Taoyuan Airport MRT to TPE airport. Taipei is highly walkable and Metro-served. ## Top submarkets — Singapore - [**Marina Bay**](/cities/singapore/marina-bay) — [trophy tier](/topics/trophy-asset-selection) · S$14.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $129 PSF/yr USD - [**Raffles Place**](/cities/singapore/raffles-place) — trophy tier · S$13.2/sqft/mo · ≈ $117 PSF/yr USD - [**Shenton Way & Tanjong Pagar**](/cities/singapore/shenton-way-tanjong-pagar) — prime tier · S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD ## Top submarkets — Taipei - [**Xinyi Planning District**](/cities/taipei/xinyi-planning-district) — trophy tier · NT$5,000/ping/mo · ≈ $52.3 PSF/yr USD - [**Zhongshan / North Taipei**](/cities/taipei/zhongshan-cbd) — prime tier · NT$4,400/ping/mo · ≈ $46 PSF/yr USD - [**Songshan**](/cities/taipei/songshan) — prime tier · NT$4,200/ping/mo · ≈ $43.9 PSF/yr USD ## Decision criteria ### Pick by cost Taipei is the cheaper Class A market on a USD basis. ### Pick by talent depth Singapore has the deeper talent index (92/100 vs 86/100). ### Pick by tax Singapore has the lower headline corporate tax (17% vs 20%). Local incentives can change the effective rate materially. ### Pick by lease optionality Singapore typical term is 4 years with 6 months free; Taipei runs 5 years with 3 months free. ### Pick by transit 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. Taipei: Taipei Metro (Brown, Red, Green, Orange, Blue Lines + circular). Taoyuan Airport MRT to TPE airport. Taipei is highly walkable and Metro-served. ## Run a 4-city comparison Score Singapore, Taipei and up to two more markets side-by-side on Class A rent, vacancy, talent, corporate tax, and premium flex pricing — all in USD. [**Run a 4-city comparison →**](/tools/city-comparator) ## Frequently asked questions ****Is Class A office cheaper in Singapore or Taipei?**** : Taipei is cheaper on a USD basis: $47/sqft vs $102/sqft. ****Which has better talent depth, Singapore or Taipei?**** : Singapore indexes higher on talent depth (92 vs 86). ****Which has more sublease availability, Singapore or Taipei?**** : Singapore carries higher vacancy (5.4% vs 4.2%) and therefore typically more [sublease](/glossary/sublease) overhang. ****What lease term should I expect in Singapore vs Taipei?**** : Singapore typical term is 4 years with 6 months rent-free; Taipei typical term is 5 years with 3 months rent-free. ****How does transit and commuter access compare?**** : 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. Taipei: Taipei Metro (Brown, Red, Green, Orange, Blue Lines + circular). Taoyuan Airport MRT to TPE airport. Taipei is highly walkable and Metro-served. ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/singapore-vs-taipei), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.