Living and working in Solothurn

The canton

• Population: 280,000
• Capital: Solothurn (baroque old town)
• Median salary: CHF 6,800/month
• Language: German

Economy

• MedTech: Synthes (J&J), 4,000 jobs in Bettlach
• Watchmaking: Jura Arc extension
• Industry: Bystronic, aluminium industry
• Logistics: A1 motorway axis

Housing

• 3.5 rooms: CHF 1,400-1,900/month
• Purchase: CHF 700K-1.3M
• Relaxed market

Practical life

• Basel 30 min train
• Bern 35 min
• Old town: magnificent architecture
• Aare: walks, swimming

Tips

• Ideal for MedTech executives (Synthes in shortage)
• Good German-speaking Switzerland entry door
• B2 German essential