consumer city
An economic term for a city whose economy relies heavily on consumption rather than production. Often contrasted with 生産都市 (production city).
This area has little industry and is a typical consumer city.
In consumer cities, the service industry tends to develop.
生産都市 is a city centered on manufacturing and production, while 消費都市 is centered on consumption and services.
Compound of 消費 (consumption) and 都市 (city).