HEAD TO HEAD
Guangzhou vs Seoul
Tier match: Global Capital vs Global Capital. Guangzhou 5 · 8 Seoul on dimension wins.
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Both Guangzhou and Seoul sit in the Global Capital tier. On the composite, Seoul edges out Guangzhou by 8.2 points (108.3 to 100.1). Across the fourteen dimensions tracked here, Guangzhou leads on 5, Seoul leads on 8, and 1 are tied. The widest gap is on commuter rail: Seoul ranks #13 globally while Guangzhou sits at #T-63.
Dimension verdicts
ECONOMY
Market cap#11#7
Major companies#13#12
SPORTS
Major league teams#T-70#T-52
Major sporting events#T-72#T-42
EDUCATION
Universities / hospitals / research#T-13#2
CULTURE
Cultural events#T-50#T-50
Museums and landmarks#T-34#T-6
Luxury hospitality#35#29
INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport score#T-5#T-12
Ports, exchanges, infra#T-4#T-15
Metro stations#3#6
Commuter rail#T-63#13
Intercity train hubs#6#T-45
Skyscrapers (150m+)#1#9