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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Entertainment in Argentina

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Cost Per App Install for Entertainment in Argentina

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Entertainment in Argentina shows very low cost per app install versus the global baseline, staying well below market across all observed months.
  • The selected series rises sharply from March to August 2025 (+562%), indicating high short-term volatility.
  • The global baseline exhibits clear seasonal lift in November and spikes in June and September.
  • On aligned months (Mar, Jul, Aug 2025), Argentina remains about 94% below the global average.

Introduction

This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Entertainment and target country Argentina compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Trends in the selected dataset (Entertainment, Argentina)

  • Coverage: Mar 2025, Jul 2025, Aug 2025.
  • Average: 0.68 per install across the three months.
  • High/Low: High at 1.37 (Aug 2025); low at 0.21 (Mar 2025); range of 1.16.
  • Change from first to last month: +562% (0.21 in Mar → 1.37 in Aug).
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • Mar → Jul: +128% (0.21 → 0.47).
  • Jul → Aug: +191% (0.47 → 1.37).
  • Volatility: Steep sequential increases suggest rapid cost escalation into late Q3 2025.

How it compares with the global baseline

  • Global baseline (Oct 2024–Sep 2025):
  • Average: 12.67 per install.
  • High/Low: Peak at 26.21 (Jun 2025); trough at 6.20 (Oct 2024).
  • First-to-last change: +271% (6.20 in Oct 2024 → 22.99 in Sep 2025).
  • Aligned-month comparison (Mar, Jul, Aug 2025):
  • Baseline average: 11.41 vs Argentina’s 0.68 (≈94% lower than baseline).
  • Monthly gaps:
  • Mar: 0.21 vs 6.87 (≈97% below market).
  • Jul: 0.47 vs 12.35 (≈96% below market).
  • Aug: 1.37 vs 15.00 (≈91% below market).
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Baseline: Mar → Jul +80%; Jul → Aug +21%; Mar → Aug +118%.
  • Selected: Mar → Jul +128%; Jul → Aug +191%; Mar → Aug +562%.
  • Positioning: The Entertainment/Argentina series is consistently below average relative to the global trend, though it is rising faster month to month in the observed period.

Seasonality signals

  • Baseline seasonality shows:
  • Q4 lift: November costs spike to 14.28 before easing in December.
  • Mid-year highs: Strong peaks in June (26.21) and late in Q3 (September at 22.99).
  • The selected series, while limited to three months, climbs into August—aligned with broader mid-year pressure seen in the baseline.

Closing

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and Argentina helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Argentina, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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Argentina Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3‑4Carnival
Mar 24Truth & Justice Memorial
Apr 2Malvinas Day
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 25May Revolution Day
Jun 16Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
Jun 20Flag Day
Jul 9Independence Day
Aug 18San Martín Memorial Day
Oct 13Cultural Diversity Day
Nov 24National Sovereignty Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas period)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might rise significantly during Carnival, Independence Day, and Christmas season. Retail and entertainment campaigns could require increased budgets.

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