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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Real Estate in Italy

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Cost Per Lead for Real Estate in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Real Estate in Italy vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for the Real Estate industry in Italy compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • Overall level: Italy’s Real Estate CPL averaged 24.90 across Oct 2024–Jun 2025, about 33% below the global baseline (37.35). Median was 23.88 vs 38.59 globally.
  • Seasonality: A clear Q4 spike appears in December for Italy, followed by steady softening into spring and a low in June. The global series also peaks in Q4 (highest in November).
  • Volatility: Italy showed higher month-to-month movement (average change ±8.52) than the global baseline (±4.24).
  • Trajectory: Italy declined 43% from October to June, while the global baseline rose 23% over the same period.
  • Relative position: Italy was below market in 8 of 9 months; only December came in above the global CPL.

Selected trend overview: Real Estate, Italy

Period: Oct 2024–Jun 2025

  • Average: 24.90; median: 23.88
  • High: 44.74 in December 2024; low: 15.03 in June 2025
  • Range: 29.72 (peak-to-trough swing ~66% from December to June)
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 8.52
  • Mix of moves: 4 monthly increases and 4 decreases
  • Notable shifts:
  • October to December +69.6% (26.38 → 44.74) culminating in the seasonal high.
  • December to January -46.6% (44.74 → 23.88), the sharpest monthly drop.
  • Q2 average (Apr–Jun): 17.91, marking the lowest seasonal stretch in the series.
  • First-to-last change: -43.1% (26.38 in October → 15.03 in June)

Comparison with the global baseline

Overlap period used for comparison: Oct 2024–Jun 2025

  • Global average: 37.35; median: 38.59
  • Global high/low: 41.58 in November (high), 31.12 in October (low)
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 4.24 (less volatile than Italy)
  • Seasonal context:
  • Q4 average: Italy 33.69 vs global 37.44 (Italy ~10% lower)
  • Q2 average: Italy 17.91 vs global 38.86 (Italy ~54% lower)
  • Relative positioning:
  • Italy below market in 8 of 9 months; only December Italy (44.74) exceeded the global benchmark for that month (39.63).
  • Directionally divergent into mid-year: Italy trended down to June lows, while the global series remained elevated versus its October start (+23%).

Seasonal patterns and timing

Both series exhibit higher CPL in Q4, aligning with holiday-driven competition. For Italy’s Real Estate, the December spike is pronounced, followed by a marked reset in January and continued easing through spring into June. The global baseline also peaks in November–December, but without the same depth of decline into mid-year.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Real Estate and Italy 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 Real Estate industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.