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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Design in Canada

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Cost Per Purchase for Design in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for the Design industry in Canada compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Canada’s Design median cost-per-purchase averaged $204.94 over the period, about 328% above the global baseline average of $47.82.
  • Volatility was high: average month-to-month change was roughly 75% in Canada versus 7% globally. Spikes in Q1–Q2 and a sharp dip in September stand out.
  • Seasonal patterns diverge from global norms: the global baseline lifts modestly in December–February, while Canada dips through December then surges to a May peak.

What the selected data shows (Design, Canada)

  • Average: $204.94 across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • High: $482.36 in May 2025.
  • Low: $8.08 in September 2025.
  • Range: $474.28 between the monthly high and low.
  • First-to-last change: from $115.93 (Oct 2024) to $8.08 (Sep 2025), down 93%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 75%:
  • Biggest rises: +295% from January to February; +108% from December to January; +91% from April to May.
  • Biggest drops: −97% from August to September; −57% from May to June; −45% from November to December.
  • Notable pattern: costs declined through Q4 (Oct–Dec average $72.79), then surged across Q1–Q2, peaking in May before easing and collapsing in September.

How Canada compares with the global baseline

  • Relative level: Canada’s average ($204.94) was $157 higher than the global average ($47.82), or about 4.3x higher.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Canada’s peak ($482.36 in May) was 8.5x the global level that month ($50.97).
  • Canada’s trough ($8.08 in September) fell 75% below the global level for the same month ($32.29).
  • Frequency above/below market:
  • Above market in 10 of 12 months.
  • Below market in December (−29% vs baseline) and September (−75% vs baseline).
  • Trend comparison:
  • Global baseline showed mild Q4–Q1 inflation typical of holiday periods (Dec–Feb levels above Oct–Nov, with a high of $53.89 in February).
  • Canada diverged, dropping into December, then jumping sharply in February–May.
  • Baseline dynamics:
  • Global average: $47.82; high $53.89 (Feb 2025); low $32.29 (Sep 2025).
  • First-to-last change globally: −31% (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).
  • Volatility globally: average month-to-month change ~7%, indicating relative stability.

Seasonal and volatility insights

  • Seasonality:
  • Global: costs typically increase in Q4 and peak around early Q1.
  • Canada (Design): softer Q4, then a pronounced Q1–Q2 surge culminating in May, before a late-summer collapse in September.
  • Volatility:
  • Canada’s cost-per-purchase profile was highly volatile, with large swings concentrated around early Q1 (surge) and late summer (sharp drop), versus steady global movements.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design 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 Design 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.