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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Retail in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Retail in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Retail and target country Colombia compared to the global trend.
  • Retail in Colombia ran well above market on average due to an extreme October spike, then sank below market by February.
  • Clear seasonality in the global baseline shows higher costs in Q4; the selected series is far more volatile than the market.

Selected data overview (Retail, Colombia)

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Feb 2025 (4 months).
  • Average cost-per-lead: 111.04.
  • Median: 68.18.
  • High: 294.27 in Oct 2024.
  • Low: 13.52 in Feb 2025.
  • First-to-last change: down 95.4% from Oct 2024 (294.27) to Feb 2025 (13.52).
  • Volatility: very high month-to-month swings
  • Oct → Nov: −86.9%.
  • Nov → Jan: +153.7%.
  • Jan → Feb: −86.2%.
  • Average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 108.9%.

Notable movements:

  • A sharp spike in Oct 2024 (the series maximum), a cooldown in Nov 2024 (38.56), a rebound in Jan 2025 (97.80), and a trough in Feb 2025 (13.52).

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Sep 2025 (12 months).
  • Average cost-per-lead: 36.04; median: 38.47.
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in Sep 2025.
  • Clear seasonality: costs rise into Q4 (peak in November), ease in January, stabilize through spring/summer, and dip sharply by September.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 13.3%.

Head-to-head comparison (overlapping months)

Comparing the same months (Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025):

  • Average: Retail Colombia 111.04 vs global 36.78 → ~3.0× above market on average.
  • High/Low:
  • Selected high (294.27 in Oct) is 7.1× the baseline high (41.58 in Nov).
  • Selected low (13.52 in Feb) sits below the global low seen over the entire period (20.63 in Sep).
  • Relative by month:
  • Oct 2024: 294.27 vs 31.12 → ~9.5× above market.
  • Nov 2024: 38.56 vs 41.58 → 7.3% below market.
  • Jan 2025: 97.80 vs 35.54 → ~2.75× above market.
  • Feb 2025: 13.52 vs 38.86 → 65.2% below market.
  • Trend vs market from first to last overlapping month:
  • Selected: −95.4%.
  • Baseline: +24.9%.
  • Volatility gap: selected ≈ 108.9% average absolute m/m change vs ~13% globally.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global patterns show typical Facebook Ads seasonality: costs generally increase in Q4 (holiday pressure), soften in January, and remain relatively stable afterward.
  • Retail in Colombia diverges: an extreme October spike, followed by normalization in November, a January jump, then an unusually low February that undercuts global levels.

Monthly highlights

  • Oct 2024: Peak at 294.27 (outlier), dramatically higher than the global 31.12.
  • Nov 2024: Market-aligned level at 38.56, slightly below the global 41.58.
  • Jan 2025: Elevated at 97.80 versus the global 35.54.
  • Feb 2025: Trough at 13.52, well below the global 38.86.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Retail and Colombia 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 Retail industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.