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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Healthcare in New Zealand

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Cost Per Lead for Healthcare in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Healthcare and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Healthcare in New Zealand sits well below market: the average CPL is $4.45 versus a global baseline of $36.15 across the same months (about 88% lower, or ~8.1x cheaper).
  • Clear Q4 pattern: CPLs surge in November–December, peaking in December, then ease in January.
  • Volatility is high in the selected series, with large month-to-month swings (median absolute change ~72%; average absolute change ~239%), compared to steadier global movements (median ~7.9%).

Selected Healthcare in New Zealand: CPL trend summary

  • Average (Sep 2024–Jan 2025): $4.45
  • Low: $0.39 (September 2024)
  • High: $9.53 (December 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +1,804% (from $0.39 in Sep to $7.51 in Jan)
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Sep → Oct: +22.7%
  • Oct → Nov: +791.2% (notable spike)
  • Nov → Dec: +121.0% (continued surge)
  • Dec → Jan: −21.2% (pullback after peak)
  • Takeaway: A pronounced Q4 build-up with December as the local high, followed by a January reset, consistent with seasonal holiday pressures.

Global baseline comparison (same months for alignment)

  • Average (Sep 2024–Jan 2025): $36.15
  • Low: $31.12 (October 2024)
  • High: $41.58 (November 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +8.1% (Sep → Jan)
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Sep → Oct: −5.4%
  • Oct → Nov: +33.6% (global Q4 lift)
  • Nov → Dec: −4.7%
  • Dec → Jan: −10.3%
  • Takeaway: The global pattern also shows a Q4 rise, peaking earlier (November) and easing into December and January.

How New Zealand Healthcare compares to the global trend

  • Overall level: firmly below market. Average CPL is about 88% lower than the global benchmark.
  • Relative gap by month:
  • September: ~99% below baseline
  • October: ~98% below
  • November: ~90% below
  • December: ~76% below (smallest gap as local costs rise in Q4)
  • January: ~79% below
  • Seasonality: Both series show Q4 pressure, but timing differs. Global peaks in November; New Zealand Healthcare continues rising into December before dropping in January.
  • Volatility: The selected market shows much larger MoM swings than the baseline, highlighting more abrupt Q4 movements and a sharper January adjustment.

Notable months

  • November 2024: turning point in New Zealand (+791% MoM), aligning with the global lift.
  • December 2024: local peak at $9.53; the gap to global is narrowest here, though still well below market.
  • January 2025: normalization with a −21% pullback, while the baseline also trends down from Q4 highs.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and New Zealand 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 Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.