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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consulting in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for Consulting in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

  • Average cost per lead in Consulting for Spain over Sep 2024–Aug 2025 was 275.81, around 7.4x above the global baseline average of 37.06 (well above market).
  • High/low: peaked at 1,239.96 in May 2025; lowest at 4.86 in August 2025. Range across the period was roughly 1,235 points.
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month swing of about 247% vs 9.8% for the baseline.
  • Trend: from September 2024 to August 2025, cost per lead fell 99.1% in the selected series, while the baseline rose 12.6%.
  • Seasonality: elevated levels in Q4 (Sep–Dec), a pronounced post‑holiday dip in Jan–Mar, a sharp spike in May, then a reset into summer. The global trend shows only mild Q4 lift.

Scope and context

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

Selected data: Consulting in Spain (cost per lead)

  • Average: 275.81 across 12 months.
  • Highest month: May 2025 at 1,239.96 (largest outlier in the period).
  • Lowest month: August 2025 at 4.86.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 2024 remained elevated: 523.55 in September, 545.03 in October, dip to 164.87 in November, back up to 446.16 in December.
  • Post‑holiday compression: January–March 2025 declined to 30.73, 27.93, and 12.69.
  • Spring surge: April rebounded to 218.33, followed by the May spike to 1,239.96.
  • Summer normalization: June 39.49, July 56.15, then an August low of 4.86.
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑over‑month change ~247%, indicating highly unstable acquisition costs.

Global baseline overview (all industries, all countries)

  • Average: 37.06 for the same months.
  • Highest month: November 2024 at 41.58.
  • Lowest month: October 2024 at 31.12.
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑over‑month change ~9.8%.
  • Trend: +12.6% from September 2024 (32.88) to August 2025 (37.03).
  • Seasonality: a mild lift in Q4 (notably November), followed by modest fluctuations through the year.

Comparison to global baseline

  • Level: The selected series averaged 275.81 vs 37.06 for the baseline—about 7.4x higher (+644%), clearly above market.
  • Extremes: Maximum in the selected series (1,239.96) was ~29.8x the baseline’s peak (41.58). The selected low (4.86) was ~84% below the baseline low (31.12).
  • Monthly positioning: The Consulting-in-Spain series ran above the global baseline in 8 of 12 months, with brief below‑market stretches in January–March and August.
  • Stability: The selected series was ~25x more volatile than the global benchmark (247% vs 9.8% average MoM swing).

Seasonality and pattern read

  • Q4 pressure is visible in both series, consistent with holiday‑period competition typically pushing costs up.
  • The selected market shows a far stronger post‑holiday dip and a unique May 2025 spike before easing into summer.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Consulting and Spain 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 Spain, 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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Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.