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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Consulting in Philippines

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Cost Per Purchase for Consulting in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Consulting in the Philippines vs. global

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

Key takeaways

  • The Philippines (Consulting) shows a significantly lower cost-per-purchase (CPP) than the global baseline: average $23.03 vs. $52.18 (about 56% below market) across Jan–May 2025.
  • Local CPP was steady around $19–$20 through April, then spiked to $33.26 in May, driving a +68% increase from January to May.
  • Volatility is markedly higher in the Philippines (average absolute month-over-month change ~24.8%) than globally (~2.8%).
  • The global baseline was relatively flat-to-down in early 2025, with a slight softening from February to May and a visible holiday lift in December 2024—consistent with seasonal pressures.

Selected data (Consulting, Philippines)

  • Period covered: Jan, Feb, Apr, May 2025.
  • Average CPP: $23.03
  • High: $33.26 (May 2025)
  • Low: $19.12 (Feb 2025)
  • Change from first to last observed month: +68% (Jan $19.78 → May $33.26)
  • Month-to-month direction:
  • Jan → Feb: -3.3% (small dip)
  • Feb → Apr: +4.4% (mild uptick)
  • Apr → May: +66.7% (sharp spike)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change ~24.8%, with the May jump as the notable outlier.

Global baseline (all industries/countries)

  • Overlapping months used for comparison: Jan–May 2025.
  • Average CPP: $52.18
  • High: $53.89 (Feb 2025)
  • Low: $50.97 (May 2025)
  • Change from first to last observed month: -2.6% (Jan $52.31 → May $50.97)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change ~2.8% (stable).
  • Seasonal context from the broader series: a December 2024 lift ($51.53) after October–November levels (mid-to-high $40s), then a Q1 peak around Jan–Feb before easing slightly into May.

Comparative view

  • Level: The Philippines (Consulting) CPP remained below market every observed month:
  • Jan: 62% below baseline
  • Feb: 65% below
  • Apr: 61% below
  • May: 35% below (gap narrowed due to the local spike)
  • Trend: While the global trend stayed broadly stable and slightly softened into May, the Philippines series was in line with overall levels through April but diverged sharply in May.
  • Seasonality: Global data shows typical holiday/Q1 pressure (December lift and early-year highs). The Philippines series does not exhibit a Q1 surge; instead, costs rise late in spring (May).

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consulting and Philippines 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 Philippines, 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.

Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.