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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Legal in Philippines

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Cost Per Lead for Legal in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Legal in Philippines vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Legal 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.

Key takeaways

  • The selected dataset (Legal, Philippines) shows a May 2025 median cost-per-lead of 7.19, far below the global baseline for the same month (39.63), indicating markedly below-market costs.
  • Selected data currently includes a single month, so volatility and seasonality for the Philippines cannot be assessed yet.
  • The global baseline shows clear seasonality with elevated costs in Q4 (November highest at 41.58) and a sharp dip by September 2025 (20.63).
  • Baseline volatility averages a 4.50 absolute month-to-month move, with the biggest swing from August to September 2025 (-16.40, -44% MoM).

Selected data overview: Legal, Philippines

  • Coverage: May 2025 only.
  • Median cost-per-lead (May 2025): 7.19.
  • Average: 7.19 (one data point).
  • High/Low: 7.19 (same, given single month).
  • Change from first to last month: not applicable with one month.
  • Volatility: not measurable yet.

What this means for context: in May 2025, Legal advertisers in the Philippines achieved a cost-per-lead dramatically below the broader market.

Global baseline overview

  • Timeframe: Sep 2024 to Sep 2025 (13 months).
  • Average cost-per-lead: 35.80.
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in Sep 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), down 37%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 4.50.
  • Notable swings:
  • Oct to Nov 2024: +10.45 (largest increase), typical of Q4 cost pressure.
  • Aug to Sep 2025: -16.40 (largest decrease), marking the annual low.

Direct comparison: Philippines vs global

  • May 2025 head-to-head:
  • Philippines (Legal): 7.19.
  • Global baseline: 39.63.
  • Relative position: about 82% below the global benchmark, clearly below market.
  • Compared to the full-period global average (35.80): the Philippines datapoint is about 80% lower.
  • Compared to the latest global month (Sep 2025 at 20.63): the Philippines datapoint is about 65% lower.

Seasonality and trend context

  • Global patterns indicate higher cost-per-lead through Q4, peaking in November, with elevated levels persisting into early Q1 before moderating mid-year.
  • A pronounced decline appears by September 2025 in the global baseline, reaching the lowest point of the series.
  • With only one month available for the Philippines, no local seasonal pattern can be inferred yet; however, the May reading sits well below both the May global level and the global average.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal 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 Legal 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.

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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.

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.