St. Gallen, 525,000 inhabitants, hosts HSG University (world-top finance/economics) and a diversified economy: textiles, finance, industry, alpine tourism (Bad Ragaz).
The canton
Population: 525,000
Capital: St. Gallen
Median salary: CHF 7,100/month
Language: German
Economy
HSG (University of St. Gallen): world-top economics
Textiles: historical tradition (Sefar, Akris)
Finance: Helvetia, Acrevis Bank, Raiffeisen HQ
Industry: Bühler (HQ Uzwil), Bachem
Alpine tourism: Bad Ragaz, Toggenburg
Housing
3.5 rooms city: CHF 1,600-2,100/month
Purchase: CHF 800K-1.5M
Relaxed market
Schools
HSG: elite university
Cantonal school: excellent gymnasium
PHSG: teacher training
Practical life
UNESCO old town (abbey library)
Lake Constance 30 min: Bregenz, Konstanz accessible
Sport: Säntis, Bad Ragaz (thermal baths)
Strong German culture: opera, theatre
Tips
HSG alumni: premium network for finance/consulting
