Bogotá ($28/sqft, 14.6% vacancy) and Miami ($78/sqft, 11.8% vacancy) compete on different axes: Bogotá on rent and tax and Miami on talent depth.

  • Class A rent: Bogotá $28/sqft vs Miami $78/sqft.
  • Vacancy: Bogotá 14.6% vs Miami 11.8%.
  • Talent index: Bogotá 76 vs Miami 78.
  • Corporate tax: Bogotá 35% vs Miami 21%.
  • Premium flex/seat/month: Bogotá $320 vs Miami $920.

Bogotá vs Miami: Class A office comparison

Bogotá ($28/sqft, 14.6% vacancy) and Miami ($78/sqft, 11.8% vacancy) compete on different axes: Bogotá on rent and tax and Miami on talent depth.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: Bogotá $28/sqft vs Miami $78/sqft.
  • Vacancy: Bogotá 14.6% vs Miami 11.8%.
  • Talent index: Bogotá 76 vs Miami 78.
  • Corporate tax: Bogotá 35% vs Miami 21%.
  • Premium flex/seat/month: Bogotá $320 vs Miami $920.

Market data side-by-side

MetricBogotáMiami
RegionAmericasAmericas
CountryColombiaUnited States
Class A rent (USD/sqft/yr)$28$78
Class A rent (local)110000 COP78 USD
Vacancy14.6%11.8%
Trendrisingrising
Prime yield7.8%5.4%
Premium flex / seat / month (USD)$320$920
Submarkets covered55
Corporate tax35%21%

Lease norms

MetricBogotáMiami
Typical term5 yrs7 yrs
Typical rent-free5 mos9 mos
Lease normsNet leases. 5-year terms with renewal options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of COP 350,000-700,000/sqm typical.Modified-gross structures dominate; 7-10 year terms are common. Free rent of 6-12 months and TI of $80-$140/sqft typical on a 10-year deal. Personal guarantees common for sub-investment-grade tenants.
Tax note35% Colombian corporate income tax. 19% VAT. ICA municipal tax of 0.4-1.4%. FTZ (Free Trade Zone) regime offers 20% rate plus VAT and customs benefits for qualifying activities.21% federal corporate income tax; no Florida state corporate income tax for most pass-through structures. Florida assesses a 5.5% corporate income tax on C-corps. No personal income tax.

Talent

MetricBogotáMiami
Talent index (0–100)7678
Talent noteDeep banking, oil services, and BPO talent. Strong English fluency in international corporate. Strong feed from Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional, Pontificia Javeriana.Strong bilingual (Spanish-English) finance and legal talent. Deep Latin American banking, asset management, and family-office concentrations. Tech talent is shallower than NY/SF but growing rapidly.

Transit & commute

Bogotá: TransMilenio BRT (12 lines, the world's largest BRT system). Bogotá Metro Line 1 under construction (target 2028). El Dorado International Airport (BOG) bus-served.

Miami: Metromover (free downtown), Metrorail to Brickell and Government Center, Brightline regional rail, MIA Mover from Miami International Airport. Brickell and Downtown are walkable; Wynwood and Coral Gables remain car-dependent.

Top submarkets — Bogotá

Top submarkets — Miami

Decision criteria

Pick by cost

Bogotá is the cheaper Class A market on a USD basis.

Pick by talent depth

Miami has the deeper talent index (78/100 vs 76/100).

Pick by tax

Miami has the lower headline corporate tax (21% vs 35%). Local incentives can change the effective rate materially.

Pick by lease optionality

Bogotá typical term is 5 years with 5 months free; Miami runs 7 years with 9 months free.

Pick by transit

Bogotá: TransMilenio BRT (12 lines, the world's largest BRT system). Bogotá Metro Line 1 under construction (target 2028). El Dorado International Airport (BOG) bus-served. Miami: Metromover (free downtown), Metrorail to Brickell and Government Center, Brightline regional rail, MIA Mover from Miami International Airport. Brickell and Downtown are walkable; Wynwood and Coral Gables remain car-dependent.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Class A office cheaper in Bogotá or Miami?
Bogotá is cheaper on a USD basis: $28/sqft vs $78/sqft.
Which has better talent depth, Bogotá or Miami?
Miami indexes higher on talent depth (78 vs 76).
Which has more sublease availability, Bogotá or Miami?
Bogotá carries higher vacancy (14.6% vs 11.8%) and therefore typically more sublease">sublease overhang.
What lease term should I expect in Bogotá vs Miami?
Bogotá typical term is 5 years with 5 months rent-free; Miami typical term is 7 years with 9 months rent-free.
How does transit and commuter access compare?
Bogotá: TransMilenio BRT (12 lines, the world's largest BRT system). Bogotá Metro Line 1 under construction (target 2028). El Dorado International Airport (BOG) bus-served. Miami: Metromover (free downtown), Metrorail to Brickell and Government Center, Brightline regional rail, MIA Mover from Miami International Airport. Brickell and Downtown are walkable; Wynwood and Coral Gables remain car-dependent.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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