There are still cheap transactions but they are very unsecure. You can't know whether this transactions will be ever confirmed or not. It's the best to use wallet where you can control the fee or where the acceptable fees are suggested. I guess this new fees are the price we have to pay for using Bitcoins.
I would rather choose the way which is more secure than not. As for me, I transfer Bitcoin in large quantity than small ones so that the fee you will pay is worth it. Also you better find a wallet which you can adjust the fee you desire though I don't have any wallets that I can suggest since I've used the local ones which gives us an option to choose what fee we like. Also it depends on how you badly needed the money--can it wait or not.