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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Arts in Canada

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Cost Per Purchase for Arts in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for the Arts industry in Canada compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Arts in Canada runs above market, averaging 59.12 versus the global baseline’s 49.02 (+20.6%).
  • Volatility: The Canadian series is highly volatile (avg month-to-month change 23.4%) versus a much steadier global baseline (4.3%).
  • Seasonality: Clear Q4 uplift with a sharp December rise, followed by a pronounced spike in March. Costs ease into summer, with a notable drop in August.
  • Relative position: Above market in 10 of 12 months; below market in September and August.

Scope and context

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase (median, monthly).
  • Segment: Industry = Arts; Country = Canada.
  • Comparison: Global baseline for the same months (Sep 2024–Aug 2025).

Snapshot of the Arts industry in Canada

  • Average: 59.12 over the 12 months.
  • High/low:
  • High: 97.29 in March 2025.
  • Low: 41.78 in September 2024.
  • Range: 55.50, indicating wide dispersion.
  • Trend from first to last month: +4.4% (from 41.78 in Sep 2024 to 43.62 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility (avg MoM absolute change): 23.4%.
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • +70.7% jump from November to December 2024.
  • +47.8% rise from February to March 2025 (the annual peak).
  • -34.9% pullback from March to April 2025.
  • -23.4% decrease from July to August 2025.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 49.02, with a tighter range and lower volatility than Canada’s Arts segment.
  • High/low:
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024.
  • Range: 10.69 (much narrower than the Canadian range).
  • Trend from first to last month: -1.95% (46.60 in Sep 2024 to 45.69 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility (avg MoM absolute change): 4.3%.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above baseline in 10 of 12 months, most prominently in March 2025 (+85% vs. baseline).
  • Below baseline in September 2024 (-10%) and August 2025 (-4.5%).
  • Seasonal alignment:
  • Baseline shows a modest Q4 lift (Dec–Feb: 51.5–53.9).
  • Canada (Arts) mirrors the Q4 rise but with stronger amplitude in December and an outsized March peak.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4: Costs typically increase around holiday periods. December 2024 shows a pronounced surge in Canada’s Arts segment, consistent with seasonal pressure seen globally but at a higher magnitude.
  • Q1: Elevated levels persist into early Q1, with the annual high in March.
  • Summer: Gradual easing through June–July, with a sharper drop in August back closer to the global level.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.