Upon retiring, a lot of retirees may find the transition difficult. This list may help them find the best country to retire to if they are planning to retire outside the United States.  This compilation is based on the average monthly cost of living expenses and the safeness of the country. Searching for the cheapest place to retire may be one of the easiest tasks however, finding a comfortable and safe place to live in is probably difficult. It is not that easy to find a comfortable environment that checks the entire list for the retirees. However if one is only looking for a safe and comfortable place to live in, listed below are the best option for you.

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Romania

Romania is among the lowest costs of living in the world, ranking as 101^st most expensive country to live in. The monthly cost of living for a single person in Romania is $1000. It is also among the top safest country across the world placing on the 25^th spot. Romania is a great country for US residents to retire to since it is one of the countries in Europe where English is widely used and spoken. Romania places 16^th for English proficiency across Europe, better than countries in the continent such as Italy, Greece, Spain and France.

Poland

Poland is considered to be among the most economically developed countries in the area of Eastern Europe. The country ranks as the 24^th safest country to live in and 79th most expensive country in the world. The average monthly cost of living in Poland is around $1,000. Although the English language is only fairly spoken in the country with about 40% of the locals speaking the language, a lot of people are still choosing to retire and move to the country because of good balance of the quality of life in the country.

Australia

Australia ranks as the 16^th safest country in the world and also ranked 16^th as the most expensive country. The average monthly cost of living in Australia is around $3,000. Although it might be a little expensive to live in the country, Australia is considered to be the 4^th happiest country in world. The people in the country are known to be envied because of their carefree lifestyle and way of living.

Netherlands

Netherlands ranks as the 14^th safest country in the world but it is also among the most expensive country to live in taking the 17^th spot. The monthly cost of living in Netherlands is around $2700. Although it might be an expensive country to live in, people from the United States can comfortably live in the country since the English language is widely used and spoken by about 90% of the population. The quality of life in the country is good as well with a life revolving around biking.

Malaysia

Malaysia ranks as the 23^rd safest country in the world however it is among the cheapest country to live in as it is placed on 92^nd spot of the most expensive country in the world. Malaysia is the only Asian country on the list and generally, the people in the country knows how to speak English. The country is friendly and comfortable place to live in with a relatively low crime rate. The monthly cost of living in Malaysia is around $500.

Canada

Canada ranks as the 10^th safest country in the world however it is among the most expensive country to live in placing on the 31st spot. Living in Canada might be too expensive, the costs of living in Canada vary in each city, on the average, the monthly cost of living expenses is around $2,200 to $2,500 in the rural areas. Although living in Canada might be a little expensive, the country has a great reputation for being friendly and safe place to live in.

Slovenia

On the average, the cost of living in Slovenia is about 27.87% lower than in the United States. The country ranks 43^rd most expensive country in the world and the cost of living in the country averages to about $1,500. Slovenia is considered safe and stable to live in according to the website Smart Asset website. Slovenia is known to have the lowest crime rate in the world, ranking as the 5^th safest country in the world. The locals of the country is said to be welcoming and friendly especially to foreigners.

Austria

The cost of living in Austria is about $2,200, which places the country on the 24^th place as the most expensive country in the world. It might be among the most expensive countries to live in but it is also among the safest countries in the world placing on the 6^th place. The quality of life in Austria is high and even a recent survey has placed Austria on the 2^nd spot for the best quality of life. Vienna has bested other cities in the world as the Most Livable City in the world for ten years now.

New Zealand

On the average, the cost of living in New Zealand is about 5.68% higher than United States, ranking as 23^rd most expensive country in the world. The average monthly cost of living in New Zealand is around $2,500. Although living in New Zealand might be a little bit more expensive, it ranks as the 2^nd safest country in the world. New Zealand is known for its quality of life combined with great ambiance as numerous wonderful beaches, national park and bike trail surrounds even the biggest cities.

Portugal

On the average, the cost of living in Portugal is reportedly 35.76% lower than in the United States, ranking as 56^th most expensive country in the world. The monthly cost of living in Portugal is around $1,500. Portugal is said to be the 2^nd cheapest country to live in the Western Europe area, it ranks 15^th out of 16 countries. It was also reported about a third of Portuguese people can speak English. The nation of Portugal is among the safest countries in the world placing on the 4^th place this year. The sandy beaches and warm weather of the country will surely welcome the retirees from the US.

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Sources: Numbeo, World Population Review, Vision of Humanity