Living and working in Thurgau

The canton

• Population: 290,000
• Capital: Frauenfeld
• Median salary: CHF 6,700/month
• Language: German

Economy

• Agriculture: Mostindien — world apple juice capital
• Discreet industry: Bischofszell Nahrungsmittel, Stadler Rail (Bussnang)
• Logistics: Migros Industries
• Light tourism: Lake Constance

Housing

• 3.5 rooms: CHF 1,300-1,800/month (among the cheapest)
• Purchase: CHF 600K-1.2M
• Relaxed market, vacancy OK

Transport

• Zurich 45 min
• St. Gallen 35 min
• Konstanz (DE): 5 min cross-border

Practical life

• Lake Constance: swimming, sailing, cycling
• Orchards: bucolic landscapes
• Very quiet: no big city
• Perfect family

Tips

• Stadler Rail: railway engineers sought
• Zurich/St. Gallen commuter market
• German mandatory
• Excellent quality of life / accessible prices