Group: 5 / Name of Country : Frankfurt, Germany vs other side of Bangkok,

Thailand

Disparity between Frankfurt, Germany vs other side of Bangkok, Thailand

Demographics

1. POPULATION DENSITY
5300 people/km²
3900 people/km²
Population density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with
high population densities can be considered overpopulated, which can be a problem if the
infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
2. POPULATION
8.2 million
3.6 million
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, 2021.
3. ANNUAL POPULATION GROWTH RATE
0.72%
0.04%
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, 2021.
4. FACEBOOK USERS
26.6%
31%
The percentage of Facebook users among a whole city population indicates how familiar are
city’s inhabitants with web 2.0 and shows how popular the social media are. Source:
Socialbakers, 2021.
Quality of living

1. HAS PUBLIC HEALTH CARE

✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
Public health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone.
Source: city's official website, 2021.
2. RENT FOR A ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT (CITY CENTER)
574.49$
1 134.83$
The average rent of a single-bedroom apartment located in the city center. This indicates how
much of your salary would be allocated to rent expenses, and the general cost of living of the
city. Source: numbeo.com, 2021.
3. AVERAGE SALARY
720.5$
3 300.72$
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's official stats, 2021.
4. NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES
35
8
Universities, as centers of higher education and research, are important contributions to a city’s
development. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
5. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)
100.58$ billion
94.7$ billion
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, 2021.
6. INCOME INEQUALITIES
0.48
0.28
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, 2021.
7. VAT
7%
19%
The standard value-added tax (VAT) rate. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
8. BIG MAC INDEX
2.35$
4.93$
The Big Mac Index is published by The Economist as an informal way of measuring the
purchasing power parity (PPP) between two currencies. The Big Mac PPP exchange rate
between two countries is obtained by dividing the price of a Big Mac in one country (in its
currency) by the price of a Big Mac in another country (in its currency). Source: Economist,
2021.
9. MAXIMUM INCOME TAX
37%
45%
Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
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Environment

1. AVERAGE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE

33.3°C
14.6°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; WMO, 2021.
2. AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
29.2°C
10.7°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; WMO, 2021.
3. HAS A SEASIDE BEACH
✔Bangkok
✖Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's official website, 2021.
4. HAS MOUNTAINS NEARBY
✔Bangkok
✖Berlin
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,
2021; city's official website, 2021.
5. HAS LAKE/S
✖Bangkok
✔Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's official website, 2021.
6. AVERAGE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
25.1°C
6.8°C
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; WMO, 2021.
7. HAS SMOKING BAN IN CLOSED PUBLIC SPACES
✔Bangkok
✖Berlin
Source: city's official website, 2021.
8. HAS RIVER/S
✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's official website, 2021.
9. GREEN AREA PER PERSON
1.82m²
21m²
More m² of green areas per person indicates that a city has more green areas like parks, forests,
ect. in its administrative borders which makes city more inhabitants friendly. Source: WHO,
2021.
Leisure

1. SPORTS FACILITIES (STADIUMS, ARENAS WITH 20,000+ SEATS)

5
2
With more large sports facilities (20,000+ seats), a city is able to organize more important
sporting events. Source: worldstadiums.com, 2021.
2. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LANDMARKS
0
3
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, 2021.
3. IS A TOP 50 WORLD FESTIVAL HOST
✖Bangkok
✔Berlin
Every year the city is host to a festival included in the list of the top 50 World Festivals. A well-
known festival shows a better cultural and entertainment agenda and attracts a bigger number of
tourists. Source: Escapenormal.com, 2021.
4. IS/WAS A HOST CITY OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP
✖Bangkok
✔Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021
5. IS/WAS A HOST CITY OF THE OLYMPICS
✖Bangkok
✔Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
6. IS/WAS A HOST CITY OF THE CSD
✖Bangkok
✔Berlin
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, 2021.
7. IS/WAS A HOST CITY OF THE GRAND SLAM
✖Bangkok
✖Berlin
Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's official website, 2021.
Transportation

1. COST OF THE MONTHLY PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKET

41.49$
96.79$
Cost of the monthly public transport ticket indicates affordability of public transportation for an
average inhabitant. Source: Wikipedia, 2021; city's public transport website, 2021.
2. HAS A BIKE-SHARING SYSTEM
✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
A bike-sharing system makes a city more eco-friendly, shows the city’s pro cycling attitude, and
provides new touristic opportunities. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
3. PRICE OF A SINGLE TRANSPORTATION TICKET
1.23$
3.54$
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,
2021.
4. NUMBER OF AIRPORTS
2
1
The presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different
international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
General info

1. POSSIBILITY OF DRINKING ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES

✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
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, 2021; city's official
website, 2021.
2. GLOBAL CITIES INDEX
1.93
2.76
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, 2021.
3. NUMBER OF BILLIONAIRES
4
2
Number of billionaires can indicate if the city has significant agglomerations of personal wealth.
Source: Forbes, 2021.
4. NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL EMBASSIES
71
154
The number of international embassies indicates the importance of a city for political, diplomatic
and lobbying issues. Source: city's official website, 2021.
5. HAS A STOCK EXCHANGE
✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
Cities with stock exchanges are usually important financial centers influencing international or
national’s financial markets. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
6. IS A CAPITAL CITY
✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
National capital status indicates that a city is of great importance for political and diplomatic
matters. Source: Wikipedia, 2021.
7. GAMBLING IS LEGAL WITHIN THE CITY
✔Bangkok
✔Berlin
Source: city's official website, 2021.
 COMPARISON
Bangkok vs Berlin
How does Bangkok compare to Berlin?

 18.7°C higher average maximum temperature

33.3°Cvs14.6°C
 18.5°C higher average temperature
29.2°Cvs10.7°C
 55.3$ cheaper monthly public transport ticket
41.49$vs96.79$
 Has a seaside beach
 560.34$ cheaper rent for a one-bedroom apartment
574.49$vs1134.83$
 27 more universities
35vs8
 4.6million more inhabitants
8.2 millionvs3.6 million
 Has mountains nearby

Demographics

 4.6million more inhabitants

8.2 millionvs3.6 million
 0.68% higher population growth rate
0.72%vs0.038%
Quality of living

 560.34$ cheaper rent for a one-bedroom apartment

574.49$vs1134.83$
 27 more universities
35vs8
 5.88$ billion higher GDP (PPP)
100.58$ billion vs94.7$ billion
 12% lower VAT
7%vs19%
  2.58$ cheaper Big Macs (Big Mac Index)
2.35$vs4.93$
 8% lower maximum income tax
37%vs45%
 4% lower minimum income tax
10%vs14%
 3.29$ cheaper price for a McMeal or Combo Meal at McDonald's
6.15$vs9.44$
Environment

 18.7°C higher average maximum temperature

33.3°Cvs14.6°C
 18.5°C higher average temperature
29.2°Cvs10.7°C
 Has a seaside beach
 Has mountains nearby
 Has smoking ban in closed public spaces
Leisure

 3 more big sports facilities (stadiums, arenas, etc.)

5vs2

Transportation

 55.3$ cheaper monthly public transport ticket

41.49$vs96.79$
 2.31$ lower cost of one single transportation ticket
1.23$vs3.54$
 1 more airports
2vs1
General info

 2 more billionaires from annual Forbes report residing within the city
4vs2

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How does Berlin compare to Bangkok?

 26.42% lower population density

 3900 people/km²vs5300 people/km²
 2 580.22$ higher average salary
3 300.72$vs720.5$
 Has lake/s
 18.3°C lower average minimum temperature
6.8°Cvs25.1°C
 0.2 lower income inequalities
0.28vs0.48
 3 more landmarks from UNESCO World Heritage list
3vs0
 0.83 better globally connected
2.76vs1.93
 0.39$ lower average price of milk (1 liter)
1.13$vs1.52$

Demographics

 26.42% lower population density

3900 people/km²vs5300 people/km²
 4.4% more Facebook users
31%vs26.6%

Quality of living

 2 580.22$ higher average salary

3 300.72$vs720.5$
 0.2 lower income inequalities
0.28vs0.48
 0.39$ lower average price of milk (1 liter)
1.13$vs1.52$
 0.91$ lower price of a beer (0.5 l)
0.95$vs1.86$
Environment

 Has lake/s
 18.3°C lower average minimum temperature
6.8°Cvs25.1°C
 19.18m² more m² of green areas per one inhabitant
21m²vs1.82m²
Leisure

 3 more landmarks from UNESCO World Heritage list

3vs0
 Is a Top 50 World Festival host

Is/was a host city of the FIFA World Cup

Is/was a host city of the Olympics

Is/was a host city of the CSD

Transportation

-none

General info

 0.83 better globally connected

2.76vs1.93
 83 more embassies
154vs71