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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for E-commerce in Brazil

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Cost Per Lead for E-commerce in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry E-commerce and target country Brazil compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • On a typical month, Brazil E-commerce sits below market: the selection’s median cost per lead is 23.21 versus the global median (over the same months) of 38.61, about 40% lower.
  • The mean is skewed by two spikes (October and May). The selection’s average is 84.56, 127% above the global average of 37.19; without those spikes, most months track below the baseline.
  • Volatility is high in the selection, with a 102.7x spread between high and low and a median month-to-month absolute change of roughly 68%. The global baseline stays in a tight 31–42 range and rises 23% from October to June.
  • Seasonality: the global series shows a mild Q4 uplift (November–December), while Brazil E-commerce does not; it falls through December, troughs in March, spikes in May, then hits a series low in June.

About the data

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Scope: E-commerce in Brazil vs global baseline (all industries/countries)
  • Period covered (selection): Oct 2024–Jun 2025 (no April data)

Brazil E-commerce CPL overview

  • Average: 84.56; Median: 23.21
  • High: 450.62 (Oct 2024); Low: 4.39 (Jun 2025) — a 102.7x range
  • First-to-last change: down ~99% (450.62 in Oct 2024 to 4.39 in Jun 2025)
  • Volatility highlights:
  • Oct→Nov: -94% (450.62 to 27.15)
  • Nov→Dec: -25% (27.15 to 20.26)
  • Dec→Jan: +28% (20.26 to 25.94)
  • Feb→Mar: -68% (20.48 to 6.56)
  • Mar→May: +1,748% (6.56 to 121.12)
  • May→Jun: -96% (121.12 to 4.39)
  • Seasonality signals: No typical Q4 inflation in the selection; costs declined from October through December, rebounded in January, dropped to a trough in March, spiked sharply in May, and fell to a new low in June.

Global baseline overview (same months)

  • Average: 37.19; Median: 38.61
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024); Low: 31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • First-to-last change: up ~23% (31.12 in Oct 2024 to 38.35 in Jun 2025)
  • Seasonal pattern: mild uplift during Q4 (Nov–Dec), then stable in the mid-to-high 30s.

How Brazil E-commerce compares to the baseline

  • Typical positioning: below market. In 6 of 8 observed months, Brazil E-commerce CPL is 30–89% lower than the global benchmark.
  • Outliers:
  • October 2024: 450.62 vs 31.12 — about 14.5x higher (+1,350% above market).
  • May 2025: 121.12 vs 39.63 — about 3.1x higher (+205% above market).
  • Representative month comparison (medians): 23.21 (selection) vs 38.61 (baseline) — ~40% below.
  • Mean comparison (skewed by spikes): 84.56 (selection) vs 37.19 (baseline) — +127% above.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce and Brazil 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. For campaigns targeting Brazil, 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.

Brazil Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3–4Carnival
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Tiradentes Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 19Corpus Christi
Sep 7Independence Day
Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 15Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 20Black Awareness Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas), Late November (Black Friday), Children's Day (Oct 12)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Carnival and Independence Day due to increased social activity. Children's Day (Oct 12) and Black Friday could see sharp spikes in competition. December (Christmas) may surge e‑commerce traffic, prompting high CPMs. Extended holiday weekends could shift ad engagement patterns.

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.