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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Wellness & Holistic Health in South Africa

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Cost Per Lead for Wellness & Holistic Health in South Africa

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for Wellness & Holistic Health in South Africa 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

  • Relative position: South Africa’s Wellness & Holistic Health CPL is generally below market in typical months, but one extreme December spike pulls the full-period average above the global baseline.
  • Volatility: Selected data shows very high month-to-month volatility (median absolute change ~97%), far above the global baseline (~9%).
  • Seasonality: Both series reflect Q4 pressures; South Africa shows an outsized December surge, while the global baseline shows elevated Q4 costs with a sharp drop into September.

Selected trend highlights: Wellness & Holistic Health in South Africa

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (9 data points).
  • Average CPL: $307.35, heavily skewed by an outlier in Dec 2024. Excluding December, the average is $10.82.
  • Median: $7.50.
  • High/low: High at $2,679.66 (Dec 2024); low at $2.45 (Jun 2025).
  • First-to-last change: From $5.72 (Oct 2024) to $8.99 (Aug 2025), up +57.1%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Dec 2024 surges from $3.54 to $2,679.66, then collapses to $7.50 in Jan 2025 (-99.7%).
  • May 2025 rises to $44.32, followed by a sharp drop to $2.45 in Jun 2025 (-94.5%).
  • Jul–Aug 2025 stabilizes modestly ($7.70 to $8.99).
  • Volatility: Median absolute month-over-month change ≈ 97.1%, indicating substantial instability.

Global baseline overview (all industries/countries)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Sep 2025 (12 data points).
  • Average CPL: $36.04.
  • High/low: High at $41.58 (Nov 2024); low at $20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • First-to-last change: From $31.12 (Oct 2024) to $20.63 (Sep 2025), down -33.7%.
  • Seasonality: Q4 remains elevated (Oct–Dec), mid-year holds in the high-$30s, and costs drop sharply into September.

Head-to-head comparison

  • Overlapping months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025):
  • Global baseline average: $37.15.
  • Selected average (incl. Dec outlier): $307.35 → 7.3x above baseline.
  • Selected average (excluding Dec): $10.82 → ~71% below baseline.
  • Highs/lows:
  • Selected low ($2.45, Jun 2025) sits far below the global low ($20.63).
  • Selected high (Dec 2024) massively exceeds any global month, suggesting an isolated data spike rather than a sustained market level.
  • Trend shape:
  • Baseline shows steady patterns with modest month-to-month shifts and a clear late-Q3 dip.
  • South Africa’s series tracks below market in most months (Oct–Nov–Jan–Mar–Jun–Jul–Aug in the low-to-mid single digits), punctuated by an exceptional December spike and a temporary May uptick.

Seasonality notes

  • Q4 pressure is visible globally, with higher CPLs in Oct–Dec.
  • South Africa’s Wellness & Holistic Health data reflects this seasonal lift but with an extreme December spike that is not mirrored in the global baseline.
  • After May’s rise, mid-year CPLs in South Africa fall sharply in June and then normalize toward single digits by July–August.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health and South Africa 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 Wellness & Holistic Health industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting South Africa, 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.

South Africa Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 21Human Rights Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Family Day
Apr 27Freedom Day
May 1Workers' Day
Jun 16Youth Day
Aug 9National Women's Day
Sep 24Heritage Day
Dec 16Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Day of Goodwill

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & Day of Goodwill), Mid-year retail (June Youth Day promotions)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during long weekends like Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, and Heritage Day as leisure and travel-related media consumption increases. Retail CPMs may spike in late November–December for holiday shopping. Youth Day and National Women's Day might drive regional campaigns. Weekend extensions across public holidays may benefit weekend campaigns.

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.