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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Finance in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Finance in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, cost per lead in Finance for Colombia tracked far above the global baseline overall, averaging about 9x higher during Oct 2024–May 2025.
  • The selected series was highly volatile, with multiple triple- and quadruple-digit month-to-month swings. November 2024 and April 2025 saw extreme spikes; May 2025 fell to the period’s low.
  • Compared to the global trend, Colombia’s Finance cost per lead was above market in 6 of 8 months, dipped below in February and May, and showed sharper Q4 and early Q2 surges than the baseline’s mild seasonality.

Overview

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Finance and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. It summarizes monthly median values and compares them with the global baseline to highlight relative levels, highs/lows, and volatility, including seasonal patterns typically seen in Q4.

Selected trend (Finance, Colombia)

  • Period: Oct 2024–May 2025 (8 months)
  • Average: 334.08
  • Median: 126.97
  • High: 1,511.34 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 17.63 (May 2025)
  • Range: 1,493.71
  • First-to-last change: -59% (43.37 in Oct 2024 to 17.63 in May 2025)
  • Volatility: Very high. Month-to-month shifts ranged from a spike of >3,000% (Oct→Nov 2024) to drops of -97% (Apr→May 2025), with additional large reversals (+630% Feb→Mar 2025; +319% Mar→Apr 2025).

Notable spikes/dips:

  • Exceptional spike in Nov 2024 (1,511.34), followed by a correction in Dec 2024 (173.54) and a continued easing into Feb 2025 (21.32).
  • Renewed surge in Mar–Apr 2025 (155.60 to 651.47), then a sharp dip to the period low in May 2025 (17.63).

Baseline comparison

Using the same months for the global baseline:

  • Average: 37.22
  • High: 41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +27% (Oct 2024 to May 2025)
  • Volatility: Moderate. Average month-to-month moves were modest, with a gentle Q4 lift typical of holiday periods.

Relative positioning:

  • Overall level: +~797% vs baseline (334.08 vs 37.22), i.e., roughly 9x above market.
  • By month: Above market in Oct, Nov, Dec 2024 and Jan, Mar, Apr 2025; below in Feb and May 2025.
  • The largest gap occurred in Nov 2024 (1,511.34 vs 41.58, >36x the baseline).
  • The closest alignment occurred in Feb 2025 (21.32 vs 38.86) and May 2025 (17.63 vs 39.63), both below baseline.

Seasonality and pattern read

  • Baseline seasonality: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; the global series shows a mild lift in Nov–Dec.
  • Colombia, Finance: exaggerates seasonal effects—an outsized Q4 spike (Nov) and another surge in early Q2 (Apr)—then a sharp reset by May. Despite the end-period drop, the overall level remained well above the global trend across most months.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. 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.