I think it depends on which industry you goes to and which company. From what i know, a fresh dip can fetch from 1.5K to 1.7K. If you are lucky, some company pays 1.8K.
If you can tahan hardship, join semi-con as a EA and with OT pay you can take home about 2k plus (Yes, take home). But it is real tough and you won't have time for yourself, not to mention photography.
I think they are just ripping you off at 1.4K, ignore those small peanuts company that claims fresh grad asking 1.7K is over the top. If they can't afford to pay a local at 1.7K, ask them look for those foreign talent. My previous colleague was paid 1.6K as a fresh grad.
My advise for u, look at the nature and prospect of the job. If there is market for specialized ppl in this field which enables u to job hop easily. Do think about it, even if it pays low.