Soapy vs nuru in Phuket which hurts the wallet more?

So yesterday I wandered Bangla Road, decided to compare a soapy massage and a nuru just out of curiosity my eyes properly watered when the tab came, pricey even by Patong standards, mate. Started with a beer on Bangla, popped into a back alley place for a soapy, then walked over to a nicer joint for a nuru; lighting was neon, music thumpy, AC weak, felt like two different worlds.

Tip for anyone: ask up front what’s included and whether it’s a working girl or freelancer, and don’t get suckered into lady drinks or surprise bar fines prices are fair if you know the score but shock if you don’t. Take a look at the rooms first, smell the place, and if they dodge straight answers walk better to spend a bit more on honesty than get mugged later, ace.