I'd say get a job where ever you can and then continually look for openings... (For a better paying job)

For example getting a job at, lets say, McDonalds probably isn't going to be very hard to do. (Not to mention over 1,000 USD a month isn't too bad for someone with a roommate(s).. (Even better if you live with your parents))

So while you are working this job you could continually look into higher paying jobs that require little or no more experience than the one you are at. (And trust me they are everywhere (Just a little harder to land))

A good example of this in the US is working for FedEx/Post Office sorting boxes and packaging's. One of those two jobs alone would give you about $15/Hr which isn't bad at all for someone still working on a degree in college/Graduating HS.

(Although personally I'd stay away from the Post Office- they are fairly unstable at this point in time)