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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Argentina

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Cost Per App Install for Recreation and Travel in Argentina

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Summary and key takeaways

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Recreation and Travel 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.

  • Data availability: no monthly observations were available for Recreation and Travel in Argentina over the period, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be quantified for the selected market.
  • Global baseline level: the median cost-per-app-install averaged 11.85 across Sep 2024–Sep 2025, with a low of 1.98 (Sep 2024) and a high of 26.21 (Jun 2025).
  • Volatility: baseline month-to-month absolute change averaged 6.31, with the sharpest swing being May→Jun (+15.78) followed by a correction Jun→Jul (−13.86).
  • Seasonality signals: costs climbed into late Q4 and again mid-year; notable uplift in Nov, a reset in Dec–Jan, a rebound in Feb–Apr, a spike in Jun, and elevated levels again in Sep.

Data coverage and scope

  • Selected market (Recreation and Travel, Argentina): no data points were provided for the period, so we cannot determine whether Argentina sits above market, below average, or in line with global trends.
  • Baseline: global median cost-per-app-install across 13 months from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025.

Global baseline performance (median cost-per-app-install)

  • Average: 11.85 over the full window.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Low: 1.98 in Sep 2024.
  • High: 26.21 in Jun 2025.
  • Start-to-end change: from 1.98 (Sep 2024) to 22.99 (Sep 2025), a +1061% increase, indicating substantially higher acquisition costs by the end of the period versus the start.
  • Volatility:
  • Average monthly absolute change: 6.31.
  • Largest upswing: May→Jun +15.78 (+~151% vs. May).
  • Largest downswing: Jun→Jul −13.86 (−~53% vs. Jun).
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Oct→Nov +8.09, signaling elevated demand/costs entering late Q4.
  • Nov→Dec −5.76 and Dec→Jan −2.16, a typical holiday-to-post-holiday reset.
  • Feb→Apr showed a steady rebuild (Feb +5.00; Apr +4.64 vs. Mar).
  • Jun peak (26.21), followed by a pullback in Jul (12.35), then renewed strength into Aug (15.00) and Sep (22.99).

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4: Costs rose from Oct to Nov, aligning with typical holiday-period advertising pressure; a dip in Dec and further softness in Jan followed.
  • Mid-year: A pronounced spike in Jun and elevated levels in late Q3 (Sep) suggest higher acquisition costs beyond the Q4 seasonality.

Comparison to the selected market

  • Because no Argentina-specific observations were available, we cannot classify Argentina’s Recreation and Travel cost-per-app-install as above market, below average, or aligned with the global baseline during this period. The baseline figures serve as directional benchmarks until local data becomes available.

Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel 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 Recreation and Travel 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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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