Facebook Ads Insights Tool

Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Design in Philippines

See how your CPL compares. Explore lead generation cost benchmarks by industry, region, and campaign type

Cost Per Lead for Design in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for industry Design and target country Philippines compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No in-segment data points were available for Design in the Philippines during the period, so direct benchmarking to the global baseline is not possible.
  • Global baseline CPL averaged 35.80 over the last 13 months, with a high of 41.58 (Nov 2024) and a low of 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility in the global baseline was moderate: average month-to-month absolute movement of 4.50 (about 12.6% of the average).
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rose into November (Q4) and generally eased in early Q1, with a sharp drop recorded in Sep 2025.

What the data covers

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Selected segment: Design industry in the Philippines (PH)
  • Baseline: global, all-industry, all-country median-by-month CPL series
  • Period: Sep 2024 to Sep 2025 (13 months)

Selected segment overview

  • There are no recorded monthly medians for the Design industry in the Philippines in the provided period. As a result, averages, peaks/troughs, and volatility for the selected segment cannot be computed. The remainder of this summary provides global baseline context to frame expectations until in-segment data becomes available.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Average CPL across the period: 35.80
  • Median month across the period: 38.35 (typical month level)
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in Sep 2025
  • Change from first to last month: down 37.3% (from 32.88 in Sep 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct to Nov 2024: +33.6% (31.12 to 41.58), a clear Q4 spike
  • Dec 2024 to Jan 2025: −10.3% (39.63 to 35.54), typical post-holiday easing
  • Feb to Mar 2025: −15.5% (38.86 to 32.84)
  • Mar to Apr 2025: +17.5% (32.84 to 38.59)
  • Aug to Sep 2025: −44.3% (37.03 to 20.63), the steepest monthly drop in the series
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change of 4.50, with the series largely clustering between 35 and 40 for most of 2025 until the September drop.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonal pattern aligns with broader Facebook Ads benchmarks: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, peaking in November, followed by relief in January.
  • From April through August 2025, CPLs were relatively steady in the high-30s before a sharp decline in September, pulling the full-period average down.

Comparison to baseline

  • Due to a lack of monthly medians for Design in the Philippines, relative positioning versus the baseline (above market, below average, or in line) cannot be established for this period.
  • The global baseline indicates that marketers commonly see higher CPLs in Q4 and softer levels in Q1, with moderate month-to-month variability outside seasonal peaks.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design and Philippines 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 Design industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Philippines, 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.

Optimize Smarter with Superads

Improve your Facebook ad performance

Instant performance insights – See which ads, audiences, and creatives drive results.

Data-driven creative decisions – Spot patterns to improve ROAS.

Effortless reporting – No spreadsheets, just clear insights.

Get Started for free →

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.

Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.