thank you for the update.You don't say whether you are measuring AC or DC, but I guess from the 230V that it is AC, in which case you need a current transformer. You can buy these but they are not ridiculously cheap. A google will lead you to lots of DIY versions. A totally outrageous version is here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Carabiner-split-core-AC-transducer/