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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Philippines

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Marketplaces in the Philippines vs the global trend

This analysis looks at cost per lead (CPL) trends for industry Marketplaces 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

  • Data availability: No monthly CPL data is available for Marketplaces in the Philippines during the observed period, so country-level conclusions cannot be drawn for this segment.
  • Global context: The global baseline averaged 35.03 per lead across the last 13 months, peaking in November 2024 (41.58) and bottoming in September 2025 (20.63).
  • Trend direction: From September 2024 to September 2025, the global CPL fell by 37.3%, driven by a sharp September 2025 correction.
  • Seasonality: Costs rose in Q4 2024, consistent with holiday season pressure, then normalized through early 2025.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change was 4.50 (12.6%), with the largest spike in November 2024 (+33.6% MoM) and the steepest drop in September 2025 (-44.3% MoM).

Selected segment: Marketplaces in the Philippines

  • No selected_data points were recorded for this period. As a result:
  • We cannot report the Philippines’ Marketplaces average, highs/lows, or volatility.
  • We cannot classify the segment as above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

Global baseline overview (directional benchmark)

  • Overall average: 35.03 per lead.
  • High and low:
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Start vs end: 32.88 in September 2024 to 20.63 in September 2025, a -37.3% change.
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 2024 climbed to an average of 37.44, with a notable November spike.
  • Early 2025 showed normalization: Q1 average 35.75.
  • Spring–summer 2025 was steady around the high 30s (April–July mostly 38–40), followed by a pronounced drop in September.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month movement: 4.50 (12.6%).
  • Largest MoM increase: October to November 2024 (+33.6%).
  • Largest MoM decrease: August to September 2025 (-44.3%).
  • Range over period: 20.95 (from 20.63 to 41.58).

Comparison: Philippines Marketplaces vs global

  • Due to the absence of selected_data for Marketplaces in the Philippines, we cannot quantify the gap versus the global baseline.
  • Practically, the global series should be used as a directional proxy until country-level Marketplaces data becomes available.
  • Positioning: Insufficient data to determine if Philippines Marketplaces CPL is above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

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