Well MSA, as I said in the other topic, seems that your source of information is outdated or not well intended I'd say.
YES, YOU WILL GET YOUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND YOUR UTILITIES ALLOWANCE. PROBABLY THE AMMOUNT WILL BE ENOUGH FOR A MODEST 2 B/R FLAT. IF YOU WANT A REALLY GOOD PLACE, YOU'LL PAY ABOUT USD 300 MORE FROM YOUR POCKET.
Otherwise, really nice enviroment, nice people to work with, both locals and expats. You'll certainly enjoy your time.
Best Regards and Good Luck