The benefits received by retirees varies from country to country in amout and eligibility. The following are the amounts received by retirees in various countries:
United States: Highest amont one can receive at age 66 retirement: $2,663 per month = $31,956 per year when retiring at the full age. If one waits until 70, and has the maximum paid in amounts, the maximum one can draw is: $3,515.00 per month or $42, 182.00 per year. The average social security benefit is only $1,287.00 per month. (1)
References:
1. Money Magazine article, June 15, 2015: http://time.com/money/3920675/social-security-maximum/
2. World Social Security Programs database: http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2012-2013/europe/netherlands.html