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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Education in Singapore

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Cost Per Lead for Education in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Education and target country Singapore compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Singapore’s Education cost-per-lead sits above market on average (50.64 vs. 37.06 globally, +36.7%) but is highly skewed by Q4 and January spikes; the median month in Singapore (10.28) is far below the global median (38.47).
  • Clear seasonality: a sharp surge in October–November and a secondary spike in January, with significantly lower costs from March through August.
  • Volatility is pronounced in Singapore: the range is 1.51 to 285.72 (over 5.6x the mean), versus a tight 31.12 to 41.58 globally.

What the Singapore Education series shows

  • Average and median:
  • Average cost-per-lead: 50.64 SGD
  • Median cost-per-lead: 10.28 SGD (indicates typical months are low; average is inflated by spikes)
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 285.72 SGD (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 1.51 SGD (Sep 2024)
  • Trend from first to last month:
  • Sep 2024 to Aug 2025: +141.7% (1.51 to 3.66)
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Oct 2024 surged to 131.68 (from 1.51 in Sep), then peaked at 285.72 in Nov.
  • A sharp reset in Dec (12.97), followed by a rebound in Jan 2025 (114.14).
  • March–August 2025 stabilized at very low levels (average 7.06).
  • Volatility:
  • Range/mean ratio: ~5.61, signaling extreme month-to-month swings.

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Global averages and medians:
  • Average: 37.06
  • Median: 38.47
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • Trend from first to last month:
  • Sep 2024 to Aug 2025: +12.6% (32.88 to 37.03)
  • Relative positioning:
  • On average, Singapore Education is above market (+36.7% vs. global), but the median month is 73% below the global median—typical months are cheaper than the worldwide benchmark.
  • Q4 2024–Jan 2025: Singapore averaged 136.13 vs. 36.97 globally (about 3.7x higher), signaling a sharp seasonal premium locally.
  • Mar–Aug 2025: Singapore averaged 7.06 vs. 37.52 globally (about 81% lower), indicating substantial savings outside peak periods.
  • Stability:
  • Global volatility is modest (range/mean ~0.28) and stays within a narrow band, while Singapore exhibits outsized spikes and troughs.

Seasonal patterns and monthly movements

  • Seasonality in Education for Singapore is pronounced:
  • Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, spiking in October–November, with a secondary lift in January.
  • From March through August, costs trend well below global norms and remain comparatively steady at single-digit to low double-digit levels.
  • Month-to-month dynamics:
  • Sep to Oct: costs jumped over 80x.
  • Nov to Dec: reset by roughly 95%.
  • Dec to Jan: another surge (nearly 9x), then a steady normalization through mid-year.

Bottom line for benchmarking

Across September 2024–August 2025, Education cost-per-lead in Singapore is above the global average due to concentrated Q4 and January spikes, while the majority of months track well below market. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Singapore 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Singapore, 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.

Singapore Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year Day 1
Jan 30Chinese New Year Day 2
Mar 31Hari Raya Puasa
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 12Vesak Day
Jun 7Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9National Day
Oct 20Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late January (Chinese New Year), October–December (Deepavali, National Day promotions, Christmas), Mid-year retail events

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Chinese New Year and Deepavali for gifting, food, and apparel categories. Good Friday, Hari Raya, and Vesak Day long weekends could shift consumer behavior and spike media consumption. National Day promotions might elevate ad costs in entertainment and tourism. Singapore's small, affluent market means events can have noticeable retail impact.

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.