A quality homebrew kit with fermenters, two 5-gallon glass carboys, cappers, bottles, transfer hoses, kettles, strainers, airlocks and everything else (idophor, yeast, malt, grains, whatever) can be had for about $200. After that, new 5-gallon batches will run you about $30 each, paying for itself in very short order.
Which reminds me, I have a batch I need to bottle up right now so it'll be ready to drink for this weekend.
"Just add water".