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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consulting in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Consulting in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B in Facebook Ads data, Consulting in Colombia shows atypical cost-per-lead dynamics: three very low-cost months bookended by an extreme January spike.
  • Across the overlapping window (Nov 2024–Feb 2025), the selected market’s average cost per lead (CPL) is 125.38, heavily inflated by January; the median is 4.02, which better reflects typical months.
  • Versus the global baseline (avg 38.90; median 39.25), Colombia sits well below market in November, December, and February, but spikes far above market in January.
  • Baseline seasonality is visible (higher CPL in Q4 and easing in January), whereas the selected series does not follow this pattern due to the January surge.
  • Volatility is extreme in the selected data (avg absolute MoM change ~4,405%) versus a steady global trend (~8%).

Scope and dataset

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

Performance in Consulting, Colombia (selected data)

  • Period covered: Nov 2024–Feb 2025
  • Monthly CPL: Nov 0.72; Dec 3.86; Jan 492.77; Feb 4.19
  • Average: 125.38; Median: 4.02
  • High/Low: High 492.77 (Jan 2025); Low 0.72 (Nov 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +483% (Nov to Feb)
  • Month-to-month shifts:
  • Nov → Dec: +437%
  • Dec → Jan: +12,678% (notable spike)
  • Jan → Feb: −99.15% (reversion)

These figures indicate unusually high volatility driven almost entirely by January. Outside of January, CPLs cluster around 3–4, suggesting a very low typical acquisition cost in this market during the observed window.

Global baseline comparison (same months)

  • Monthly CPL: Nov 41.58; Dec 39.63; Jan 35.54; Feb 38.86
  • Average: 38.90; Median: 39.25
  • High/Low: High 41.58 (Nov 2024); Low 35.54 (Jan 2025)
  • First-to-last change: −6.5% (Nov to Feb)
  • Month-to-month shifts: −4.7%, −10.3%, +9.4% (stable range)

Relative positioning by month

  • Nov: 0.72 vs 41.58 → ~98% below market
  • Dec: 3.86 vs 39.63 → ~90% below market
  • Jan: 492.77 vs 35.54 → ~1,287% above market
  • Feb: 4.19 vs 38.86 → ~89% below market

Overall, Colombia’s Consulting CPL is typically far below average, with a single month well above market.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Baseline shows familiar seasonality: elevated CPLs in Q4 that ease in January.
  • Selected data diverges in January with a sharp spike before normalizing in February.
  • Volatility: selected series average absolute MoM change ~4,405% vs global ~8%, underscoring how outsized the January move is.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consulting and Colombia 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 Consulting industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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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Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.