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98points

London

93points

Moscow

95points

New York

London
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50 facts in comparison

Londonvs Moscowvs New York

London
Moscow
New York
98
points
London
93
points
Moscow
95
points
New York

How does London compare to the others?

  • Number of museums
    ?

    240vs185,89
  • Sporting availability (stadiums, arenas, etc.)
    ?

    13vs3,3
  • Income inequalities
    ?

    0.35vs0.42,0.47
  • UNESCO World Heritage landmarks
    ?

    4vs3,1
  • Number of airports
    ?

    5vs3,3
  • Murder rate
    ?

    2.1vs4.9,6.4
  • Quality of living
    ?

    38#vs199,47#
  • More sister cities
    ?

    104vs77,11

How does Moscow compare to the others?

  • Cost of the monthly public transport ticket
    ?

    32.78$vs166.41,116.5$
  • Population density
    ?

    5000 people/km²vs5518,10194 people/km²
  • Unemployment rate
    ?

    0.4%vs8.1,4.3%
  • Number of universities
    ?

    60vs21,18
  • Population
    ?

    12.6 millionvs8.6,8.5 million
  • Cheaper cost of one-bedroom apartment in the city center
    ?

    1 000.36$vs2145.13,3001.28$
  • Price of a single transportation ticket
    ?

    0.89$vs3.2,2.75$
  • Average minimum temperature
    ?

    2.1°Cvs7.5,8.8°C

How does New York compare to the others?

  • Average maximum temperature
    ?

    17.1°Cvs15.2,9.6°C
  • Average temperature
    ?

    12.7°Cvs11,5.8°C
  • Has a seaside beach
    ?
  • Average salary
    ?

    4 370.90$vs2773,1003.73$
  • Gross domestic product (GDP)
    ?

    1280$ billion vs565,286.6$ billion
  • Median age of population
    ?

    35.5 yearsvs36.4,40.7 years
  • VAT
    ?

    8.8%vs20,20%
  • Humidity rate
    ?

    68%vs92.3,76.7%

Demographics

1.population density
?

Population density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, but this becomes an issue if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

Rovaniemi

8.03 people/km²

5518 people/km²

5000 people/km²

10194 people/km²

2.median age of population
?

Cities or countries with younger population have usually better development perspectives. Young societies are more dynamic and creative. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

Niamey

15.2 years

36.4 years

40.7 years

35.5 years

3.population
?

Populous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

Mumbai

24.4 million

8.6 million

12.6 million

8.5 million

4.annual population growth rate
?

The average population growth rate reflects the annual increase or decrease in population. Currently, the world’s population is growing at a rate of approximately 1.07% per year. The higher the growth, the more dynamic society feels. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

Shanghai

22.15%

1.4%

2.5%

0.9%

Quality of living

1. cheaper cost of one-bedroom apartment in the city center
?

The average price of a single-bedroom apartment located in the city center shows how much of your salary would be allocated in rent expenses, and is an indicator of the cost of living of the city. Source: numbeo.com, 2020.

Best

Thimphu

92.5$

2 145.13$

1 000.36$

3 001.28$

2.has a public health care
?

Public health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York
3.average salary
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official stats, 2020.

Best

Zurich

5 827.24$

2 773.00$

1 003.73$

4 370.90$

4.gross domestic product (GDP)
?

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflects the value and productivity of an economy. It measures the market value of all the final goods and services produced annually. To reflect the differences in the cost of living and inflation rates, we show the GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP). Sources: Wikipedia, CIA World Factbook, 2020.

Best

New York

1280$ billion

565$ billion

286.6$ billion

1280$ billion

5.unemployment rate
?

Low unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official stats, 2020.

Best

Port Louis

0%

8.1%

0.4%

4.3%

6.income inequalities
?

The Gini coefficient is a measure of dispersion, in this case used to show the variation in income. A Gini coefficient of zero expresses perfect equality. A Gini coefficient of one expresses maximal inequality. Lower income inequalities indicate a more equal distribution of wealth and better opportunities for the average citizen. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

Beijing

0.22

0.35

0.42

0.47

Environment

1.average temperature
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.

Best

Mecca

32°C

11°C

5.8°C

12.7°C

2.average maximum temperature
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.

Best

Mecca

38.2°C

15.2°C

9.6°C

17.1°C

3.humidity rate
?

Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. High relative humidity reduces the effectiveness of sweating in cooling the body by reducing the rate of evaporation of moisture from the skin. In general, higher humidity makes climate harder to stand for people. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; WMO, 2020.

Best

Riyadh

28%

92.3%

76.7%

68%

4.has a seaside beach
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York
5.has mountains nearby
?

There are mountains at a distance of maximum 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city. Mountains are considered to have an elevation of at least 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.

For example

San Jose, CA, United States

London
Moscow
New York
6.has lake/s
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York

Leisure

1.number of museums
?

Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.

Best

London

240

240

185

89

2.UNESCO World Heritage landmarks
?

The World Heritage List includes 962 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. Source: UNESCO, 2020.

Best

Kyoto

17

4

3

1

3.sporting availability (stadiums, arenas, etc.)
?

With more large sports facilities (20,000+ seats), a city is able to organize more important sporting events. Source: worldstadiums.com, 2020.

Best

London

13

13

3

3

4.is a site of pilgrimage for world religion
?

It indicates that the city is an important religious center. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York
5. higher number of top football clubs
?

Having a well-known football team playing in a country’s first division shows a big interest by the city in sport and attracts visitors to events such as big matches.

Best

Valletta

10.8

6

5

2

6.is/was a host city of the CSD
?

Christopher Street Day is an annual European LGBT celebration and demonstration held in various cities across Europe for the rights of LGBT people, and against discrimination and exclusion. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York

Transportation

1.cost of the monthly public transport ticket
?

Cost of the monthly public transport ticket indicates affordability of public transportation for an average inhabitant. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's public transport website, 2020.

Best

Baghdad

0$

166.41$

32.78$

116.5$

2.Price of a single transportation ticket
?

A cheaper single ticket will allow you to move through the city for less money. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, it will help your economy. Source: Official city's public transport website, 2020.

Best

Colombo

0.1$

3.2$

0.89$

2.75$

3.a bike sharing system
?

Bike sharing system makes a city more cyclist friendly, shows city’s pro cyclist attitude and gives new touristic opportunities. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York
4.number of airports
?

The presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

Best

London

5

5

3

3

5.Commuter Pain Index
?

The Commuter Pain Index is comprised of 10 issues: 1) commuting time, 2) time stuck in traffic, agreement that: 3) price of gas is already too high, 4) traffic has gotten worse, 5) start-­‐stop traffic is a problem, 6) driving causes stress, 7) driving causes anger, 8) traffic affects work, 9) traffic so bad driving stopped, and 10) decided not to make trip due to traffic. Source: IBM, 2020.

Best

Montreal

21

23

65

28

General info

1.total surface
?

It can be nice to live in big cities or countries, as a larger space may offer more options for residents and visitors.

Best

Dubai City

4 114 km²

1 572 km²

2 511 km²

1 214 km²

2.possibility of drinking alcohol in public places
?

In general, cities with possibility of drinking alcohol in public places have more thriving nightlife. It's easier to organize parties in public places. Source: Wikipedia, 2020; city's official website, 2020.

For example

Nagoya

London
Moscow
New York
3.Global Cities Index
?

The Global Cities Index is unique in that it measures global engagement of cities across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience and political engagement. Source: ATKearney, 2020.

Best

New York

6.35

5.79

2.7

6.35

4.number of billionaires
?

Number of billionaires can indicate if the city has significant agglomerations of personal wealth. Source: Forbes, 2020.

Best

New York

103

72

82

103

5. more sister cities
?

Sister cities or twin towns are a form of law agreement made between towns, cities or regions in politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties. It might mean more possibilities outside your city, a greater multiculturalism and a wider range of options.

Best

London

104

104

77

11

6.has a stock exchange
?

Cities with stock exchanges are usually important financial centers influencing international or national’s financial markets. Source: Wikipedia, 2020.

London
Moscow
New York

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