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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Consulting in India

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Cost Per Purchase for Consulting in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Consulting in India vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Consulting and target country India compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Positioning vs market: Consulting in India averaged 37.16 per purchase across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 25% below the global baseline (49.24). Only October was above market; November was in line; all other months were below average.
  • Volatility: The selected series shows high month-to-month volatility (average absolute change ~24%) versus the steadier global trend (~4.7%).
  • Trend over time: From the first to last month, cost-per-purchase declined 44% (57.90 in Oct 2024 to 32.39 in Aug 2025). The baseline was nearly flat over the same window (-2%).
  • Seasonality: The global baseline shows typical Q4–Q1 elevation. India’s Consulting series peaked in October, then fell to a February low before rebounding in March and May–June.

Selected series overview: Consulting in India

  • Average and median: Average 37.16; median 36.75.
  • Highs and lows: Highest month was October 2024 at 57.90. Lowest was February 2025 at 23.35. The overall range was 34.55 across the period.
  • Momentum: Notable declines through Q4 into early Q1: -26% Oct→Nov, -14% Nov→Dec, -29% Dec→Jan, and -10% Jan→Feb. Sharp rebounds followed: +54% Feb→Mar and +52% Apr→May. Mid-year eased slightly (+4% May→Jun; -5% Jun→Jul; -21% Jul→Aug).
  • Net change: Down 44% from October 2024 to August 2025, indicating a pronounced softening in costs across the period.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline levels: Average 49.24; median 50.97; high 53.89 (Feb 2025); low 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market: October (+24% vs baseline).
  • In line: November (~-0.6% vs baseline).
  • Below market: December through August, with the sharpest gaps in January (~-50%) and February (~-57%). Mid-year gaps narrowed (June ~-8%, July ~-11%) before widening again in August (~-29%).
  • Volatility and stability: The baseline moved within a tight band, reflecting steadier global conditions, while the India Consulting series exhibited larger swings month to month.
  • Seasonal contrast: The global series climbed through late Q4 and early Q1 (Dec–Feb highs), while India’s Consulting costs fell into January–February then rebounded in March and May–June, indicating a different seasonal cadence.

Seasonal patterns and monthly highlights

  • Q4 patterns: Typical global Q4 uplift is visible, while India’s Consulting peaked early in October and trended down through January–February.
  • Recovery windows: Strong recoveries in March and May–June suggest intermittent mid-year firmness before a late-summer softening in August.

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

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.