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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in Argentina

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Cost Per Purchase in Argentina

January 2025 - January 2026

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Argentina’s cost-per-purchase (CPP) story swings between bargain-level acquisition costs and sharp surges. For most months, CPP in Argentina sat well below the global benchmark, especially through Q1. Then April spiked dramatically before easing back into lower territory. Despite that spike, Argentina’s average CPP across the observed months (Dec 2024 to Sep 2025) landed slightly under the global median. The bigger takeaway is volatility: Argentina moved in jolts while the global trend stayed steady.

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in Argentina compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

  • Starting at $41.33 in December 2024, Argentina’s CPP fell to $6.28 in January, then gradually climbed to $11.15 by March.
  • April was the outlier: CPP leapt to $224.15, the annual high.
  • Costs cooled to $15.62 in May, rose again to $65.72 in July, and finished at $7.40 in September — an 82% drop from December.

Across the eight reported months, Argentina’s CPP averaged $47.48 versus a global average of $52.05. That average masks the April surge; excluding April, Argentina’s mean drops to $22.24. The low was January ($6.28), and the overall range stretched a wide $218.

Momentum was choppy. Month-over-month moves included a steep December-to-January decline (roughly −85%), steady lifts in February and March, a vertical April spike (over +1,900% vs March), a sharp May comedown (about −93%), a July lift (+321% vs May), and a September reset (−89% vs July). Average absolute month-to-month change was roughly $81 in Argentina, compared with about $1.90 globally — a clear sign of higher volatility.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

  • Q1 softness stood out: Argentina averaged $8.55 from January to March, far below typical global levels for the same period.
  • Q2 was a tale of two months: a dramatic April peak and a swift May normalization.
  • Q3 mixed signals: July sat elevated, but September returned to single digits, echoing Q1’s low-cost environment.

Globally, CPP followed a gentler rhythm: a narrow range from about $48 to $55 across these months, with a mild dip into mid-year and limited movement month to month.

Argentina vs. Global

  • December 2024: Argentina was 20% below global.
  • Q1 2025: Argentina trailed the global benchmark by roughly 79–88% each month (January–March).
  • April: a clear outlier — Argentina spiked to 330% above the global CPP.
  • May: back to 70% below.
  • July: 36% above global, before falling back to 86% below in September.

When Argentina ran below the market, the gap ranged from 20% (December) to 86% (September). On average, Argentina’s CPP sat about 9% under the global benchmark across the months shown, but the variance was far greater than the global baseline.

Closing

Facebook Ads benchmarks for cost per purchase in all industries in Argentina show a market that oscillates between extremely low acquisition costs and episodic spikes, with far more volatility than the global trend. Understanding country-specific ad costs and industry ad performance in Argentina helps contextualize CPP trends against the global benchmark.

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 Argentina, 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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Argentina Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3‑4Carnival
Mar 24Truth & Justice Memorial
Apr 2Malvinas Day
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 25May Revolution Day
Jun 16Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
Jun 20Flag Day
Jul 9Independence Day
Aug 18San Martín Memorial Day
Oct 13Cultural Diversity Day
Nov 24National Sovereignty Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas period)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might rise significantly during Carnival, Independence Day, and Christmas season. Retail and entertainment campaigns could require increased budgets.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.