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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks in Philippines

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Cost Per Lead in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks — monthly trends and global comparison

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry All industries available 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

  • Overall level: Philippines’ average cost-per-lead (CPL) across the observed months is 44.27, about 17.7% higher than the global baseline for the same months (37.60).
  • Direction of travel: From the first to the last observed month, CPL in the Philippines fell 24.8% (13.48 in Sep 2024 to 10.13 in Aug 2025), while the global baseline rose 12.6% over the same start/end points.
  • Volatility: The Philippines series is highly volatile, with multiple swings over ±90% month over month. By contrast, the global baseline moves within a tighter ±26% band.
  • Positioning vs. market: The Philippines is below the global baseline in 7 of 11 months, but a few large spikes (Feb, Jul, Mar) push the overall average above market.
  • Seasonality signals: November shows an elevated CPL locally (and is the global peak), but December drops sharply in the Philippines. Notable surges reappear in February and July, with a correction in August.

Selected trend overview (Philippines, All industries available)

  • Average: 44.27 across 11 months
  • Highs: 191.52 in Feb 2025 (peak), 119.97 in Jul 2025; 76.17 in Mar 2025; 57.29 in Nov 2024
  • Lows: 0.75 in May 2025 (trough), 1.25 in Jun 2025; 2.85 in Dec 2024
  • First-to-last change: -24.8% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Notable month-to-month moves:
  • Sep → Nov: +325%
  • Nov → Dec: -95%
  • Jan → Feb: +2,706% (largest surge)
  • Jun → Jul: +9,478% (base effect from very low June)
  • Jul → Aug: -91.5%

This pattern indicates episodic spikes separated by sharp pullbacks, yielding a very wide range (0.75 to 191.52).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overlapping-month average: 44.27 (Philippines) vs 37.60 (global) → Philippines +17.7% above market on average.
  • Range and stability: Global CPL ranges 32.84–41.58 in the same months, with month-to-month shifts from -15.5% to +26.4% — much steadier than the Philippines series.
  • First-to-last change: +12.6% for the global series (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025).

Monthly relative positioning:

  • Above market: Nov 2024 (+38%), Feb 2025 (~4.9×), Mar 2025 (~2.3×), Jul 2025 (~3.1×).
  • Below market: Sep 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025, Apr–Jun 2025, Aug 2025 (several months at 90%+ below due to very low CPL values).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4: The global trend peaks in November; the Philippines also lifts in November but drops sharply in December.
  • Q1: A pronounced local spike in February far exceeds the global move.
  • Q3: A surge in July followed by a steep August correction locally; the global series is comparatively flat across summer months.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.

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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.