| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Population i | 3.6 million | 13.18 million Best ⬆ 266% better |
| Population density i | 3900 people/km² | 6000 people/km² Best ⬆ 54% better |
| Annual population growth rate i | 0.04% | 0.77% Best ⬆ 1,825% better |
| Median age of population i | 44 years | 44.7 years Best |
| Female population i | 50.8% | 52% Best |
| Male population i | 49.2% Best | 48% |
| International population i | 13.6% Best ⬆ 491% better | 2.3% |
| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Average salary i | $3 221.87 | $2 538.44 |
| Unemployment rate i | 12.2% Best ⬆ 165% better | 4.6% |
| Has public health care i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Position in "The world's best city to live in" ranking i | 169.53 | 170.63 Best |
| Quality of living i | 19# | 56# |
| Minimum income tax i | 14% Best ⬆ 180% better | 5% |
| Maximum income tax i | 45% Best ⬆ 13% better | 40% |
| VAT i | 19% Best ⬆ 280% better | 5% |
| Gross domestic product (GDP) i | $94.7 billion | $910.9 billion |
| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Rent for a one-bedroom apartment (city center) i | $1 295.80 | $1 164.70 |
| Rent for 1-bed apartment (outside city center) i | 934.12$ | 596.14$ |
| Rent for a three-bedroom apartment (city center) i | $2 501.94 | $2 736.64 |
| Rent for a 3-bed apartment (outside city center) i | 1 872.77$ | 1 293.92$ |
| Apartment cost (city center) i | 8 584.09$ | 10 143.28$ Best ⬆ 25% better |
| Apartment cost (outside city center) i | 6 311.78$ Best ⬆ 20% better | 5 225.19$ |
| Average monthly cost of basic utilities i | $359.43 | $175.73 |
| Price of internet i | $45.28 | $33.04 |
| Cost of monthly phone plans i | 19.35$ | 27.31$ |
| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature i | 10.7 °C | 16.5 °C Best ⬆ 54% better |
| Humidity rate i | 81.1% Best ⬆ 31% better | 61.9% |
| Average minimum temperature i | 6.8 °C | 12.6 °C Best ⬆ 85% better |
| Average maximum temperature i | 14.6 °C | 20.4 °C Best ⬆ 40% better |
| Has a seaside beach i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has river/s i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has mountains nearby i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Has lake/s i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pollution index i | 38.55 | 42.6 Best ⬆ 11% better |
| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Number of museums i | 175 Best ⬆ 29% better | 136 |
| Number of theaters i | 140 | — |
| Number of cinemas i | 150 | — |
| Cinema ticket price i | 13.76$ | 12.72$ |
| Sports facilities (stadiums, arenas with 20,000+ seats) i | 2 | 5 Best ⬆ 150% better |
| Is/was a host city of the Grand Slam i | ✖ | ✔ |
| Is/was a host city of the Olympics i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Soccer clubs in the top division i | 2 | — |
| Spec | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Total surface i | 891 km² Best ⬆ 44,450% better | 2 194 km² |
| Year of foundation i | 1174 years | 1603 years Best ⬆ 37% better |
| Number of tourists per year i | 11 million | 31 million Best ⬆ 182% better |
| Is a capital city i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has a stock exchange i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Global Cities Index i | 2.76 | 4.99 Best ⬆ 81% better |
| Number of sister cities i | 17 Best ⬆ 42% better | 12 |
| Number of billionaires i | 2 | 11 Best ⬆ 450% better |