The given charts compare the number of in-person audiences in three categories: sports, theme parks, and cinemas, along with their respective admission prices in two subgroups in 2009. Overall, a clear contrast can be seen between visitor numbers and ticket costs, as cinemas recorded the lowest admission prices but attracted the highest attendance.
In terms of attendance, sports recorded the smallest figure at about 180 thousand people, whereas theme parks attracted roughly twice that number. By contrast, cinemas reported much higher figures at approximately six and three times greater than those of theme parks and sports, respectively.
When the data are classified by admission price, an inverse relationship between attendance and ticket cost becomes apparent. Sports events, especially football games, charged the highest fees, nearly $80 per individual and around $300 for a family group, yet had the smallest audiences. Theme parks had similar prices but still maintained a moderate number of visitors, ranking second overall. Basketball and cricket were considerably cheaper, costing less than half those of football matches, while cinema tickets were by far the most affordable at only $15 for individuals and $55 for a group of four.
In conclusion, cinemas seemingly appear to be the preferred option among audiences.