Don't know where you live OP, but lots of stores in the U.S. sell pickles in a gallon jar for less than $10. Eat the pickles, free jar.
Marshall's ALWAYS has large Bormioli flip top bottles for $1.99 each. I've never had a problem with one.
If you're also into fermenting I also just picked up some of the Bormioli 169 Oz. huge Fido jars there as well for $6 each. These would work for Kombucha as well, but the mouth of the jar is a little small for getting the scoby in/out.
Start small. Jar for brewing, a couple bottles for second ferment. See how you like it and continue from there.
Bormioli Rocco Fido Clear Jar, 169 Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001BMYI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ztJWDbNTW8316