Coworking vs Traditional Office — True Cost Comparison
Quick Answer: Traditional office appears cheaper per sqft but costs 3–5× more upfront (fit-out + deposit + lock-in). Coworking costs more per seat per month but zero upfront, no fit-out, no maintenance. For teams under 50 people, coworking is almost always more economical for first 2 years.
Traditional office "rent" of ₹80/sqft looks cheap vs coworking ₹10,000/seat. But traditional office adds: ₹800–₹2,000/sqft fit-out cost, 6–12 months deposit, facility management team, electricity, internet, housekeeping, maintenance — all hidden costs that coworking includes in the per-seat price.