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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Arts in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase for Arts in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: monthly trends and global comparison

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Arts and target country Norway 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

  • Across the observed months (Oct 2024, Feb 2025, Aug 2025), Norway’s Arts median cost per purchase averaged 20.81, about 57% below the global average for the same months (48.75).
  • High and low for Norway: 27.71 in February 2025 (peak), 16.11 in October 2024 (low). Net change from first to last observed month: +15.5%.
  • Volatility in Norway was noticeable: +72% from Oct to Feb, then -32.8% from Feb to Aug; average absolute swing between observed points ≈52%.
  • Global baseline (Oct 2024–Sep 2025) averaged 47.82, peaking at 53.89 in Feb 2025 and bottoming at 32.29 in Sep 2025; overall -30.8% from first to last month.
  • Relative positioning vs global in overlapping months: Norway ran 65% below in Oct 2024, 49% below in Feb 2025, and 59% below in Aug 2025—consistently below market.

What the Norway Arts data shows

  • Median cost per purchase values:
  • Oct 2024: 16.11 (series low)
  • Feb 2025: 27.71 (series high)
  • Aug 2025: 18.61
  • Average across these months: 20.81; range: 11.60.
  • Month-to-month pattern (across available points) indicates a sharp seasonal lift into February followed by a normalization by late summer.

Global baseline context

  • Monthly medians span Oct 2024–Sep 2025 with an average of 47.82.
  • High: 53.89 in Feb 2025; low: 32.29 in Sep 2025; range: 21.60.
  • Notable shifts:
  • Nov → Dec: +19.3% (holiday ramp)
  • Aug → Sep: -29.3% (sharp late-Q3 drop)
  • The baseline underscores typical seasonality on Facebook Ads: costs tend to rise through late Q4 and Q1 and soften heading into late summer.

Comparative view: Norway vs global trend

  • Overlapping months comparison:
  • Oct 2024: 16.11 vs 46.67 (≈65% below market)
  • Feb 2025: 27.71 vs 53.89 (≈49% below)
  • Aug 2025: 18.61 vs 45.69 (≈59% below)
  • Average comparison (overlapping months): 20.81 in Norway vs 48.75 globally (≈57% lower).
  • Seasonal alignment: Norway’s peak in February mirrors the global high, but at a materially lower level, placing Norway firmly below average while following the same broad seasonal direction.

Seasonality signals

  • The selected data shows a February spike consistent with global Q4–Q1 pressures.
  • By August, costs ease in both series, with the global baseline continuing to fall into September.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts and Norway 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 Norway, 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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Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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.