On the whole, visiting Phuket is cheaper than Bali. There is a wider range of accommodation to suit any budget in Thailand, and the local food and alcohol is also very cheap in Phuket. Bali is still inexpensive when compared with Western tourist destinations and other Southeast Asian countries, such as Singapore; however, for budget travelers
Pattaya is cheaper, Phuket can be pricey. Phuket has nicer beaches and the sea is cleaner. Phuket is visually more attractive. Good choice of international, ethnic and local restaurants at both locations, cheaper in Pattaya. Shopping - there are more, bigger, newer shopping malls in Pattaya.It’s generally cheaper in Pattaya. It might be very similar in terms of bar fines (around 500 Baht in the beer bars and 700-1,000 Baht in the Go Go Bars in both cities) but in terms of the actual price for sex the standard in Pattaya is 1,000 Baht for short time and 2,000 Baht for long time – which is still possible in Bangkok, but usuallyPattaya is a popular east coast tourist city in the Gulf of Thailand. Since the 1980s, it has become a tourist Mecca, and the local industries and businesses reflect that – for example, it is estimated that there are more than 2000 beer bars in the city! Pattaya is well known for its beaches, as well as its access to islands in the gulf. Actually there's a few pretty fantastic temples there and being a touristy area there's a lot of other things set up for for entertaininment. It's also a very good hop off point to see the South of Thailand, go to the islands etc. Flights to go are usually cheaper than Phuket. OP is fishing for some sexy, titillating stories from the dark side