I feel your pain. I've been working in Korea for nearly 4 years, saving up as much as possible so I can hopefully pay for everything in cash. Unfortunately for me, the Korean currency has lost more then 30% this year, so my savings have taken a huge hit, especially in the last 4 months. I think if oil can stay right around $60 for at least a few months, then you may start to see some flight schools lower their prices.
I know Ari Ben just lowered their 200 hour course by $5,000 and ATP came out with a new program for somewhere near $25,000. I'm looking at going to a place like Star Bright Aviation in Kansas, where I can go from PPL-MEI for right under $40,000. The other alternative is to buy my own plane, hire a CFI, and then sell the plane once I get all my ratings.