Yeah those are extortoniate level prices for publishing, but if you dont have a better option, what else can you do but save up?
But saving up sounds tasking. Because thats crazy low average salaries (if you have high expenses as you said, cant be for real can it?), its like they are punishing their citizens, who can save up with such shite?
I have 2600 euros a month and I been acting like a spoilt brat past months to get my boss to raise it lol (reminding him I declined 3000 a month last year for promise of a raise, when I really didnt take it just because I hate the idea of moving elsewhere for just a job).
I recommend you go to Norway if possible to work for a little while, those mofos earn GOOD bank in even most minor of jobs.