RHCSA too pricey?

log32

hi
I'm actually in the middle-towards-the end of RHCSA self-studying, planned to take it in about 1/2 months actually.
had this "inside voice" feeling that made me check the test centers' red hat procedures (prices , exam dates) before I'm even done with the exam prep, and that's what I eventually did (yesterday).
I live in the middle east and there's probably 1 or 2 main & known places to take the red hat exam, so I checked with the test center about the pricing, I must say that I expected the exam to be much more expensive than any other since it's practical, and I was right, it is approximately 700$ (is that even normal compared to other countries?) . I took that in mind before I ordered the Red Hat's book and decided to go for it all the way anyways, but didn't expect the fact that the next exam date available is only in January(!) that is crazy.
Have no idea what to do now..should I continue studying and just brush up before January again or should I drop it for now? any ideas?

log32

Same as you. with some additional Google.
you can use my blog (Tutorials / **** sheets / Videos & scripts for RHCSA), it is in my signature.
and regarding what's next...well, it's simple...RHCE