Living and working in Jura

The canton

• Population: 75,000
• Capital: Delémont
• Median salary: CHF 5,900/month
• Language: French

Economy

• Watchmaking: Porrentruy, Saint-Imier (Longines nearby)
• Microtechnology: Trois rivières
• Agriculture: Franches-Montagnes horses
• Precision industry: Wenger (Delémont, ex-Swiss)
• Light tourism: Franches-Montagnes

Housing

• 3.5 rooms: CHF 1,100-1,500/month (among the cheapest)
• Purchase: CHF 450-800K
• Very accessible market

Practical life

• French border: Pontarlier, Belfort
• Franches-Montagnes horses: emblematic breed
• Cycling and hiking: preserved landscapes
• Very quiet, sparsely populated

Tips

• Watchmaking: hiring possible
• French cross-border: 4,000+ active
• Small job market: consider Basel / Biel 30-45 min
• Lowest cost of living in Romandy cantons
• Exceptional rural quality of life