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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Design in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase for Design in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Design 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.

Main takeaways

  • The Design/Norway series is well above market overall: average cost per purchase of 327.40 versus a global average of 49.24 (+565% higher, or 6.6x).
  • High volatility: average month-to-month swing of about 203.6 versus 2.24 for the global benchmark (roughly 90x more volatile).
  • Seasonality: elevated costs at the start of Q4 (October–November), a sharp trough in February, and another surge in July–August. Globally, costs are steadier with a gentle lift into Q1 and a softening through summer.
  • From October 2024 to August 2025, the Design/Norway series declined 38.4% overall; the global benchmark edged down 2.1% in the same window.

Overview of Design in Norway

  • Average: 327.40 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High and low:
  • High: 916.93 in October 2024.
  • Low: 5.91 in February 2025.
  • Range: 911.02.
  • End-to-end change: from 916.93 (Oct 2024) to 564.95 (Aug 2025), a 38.4% decrease.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month movement of 203.6. The steepest falls occurred from October to November (-404.25) and December to January (-43.79), with a pronounced dip into February (-81.75). Subsequent rebounds were notable in March (+194.65), May (+220.84), and especially into July (+426.40). The July–August pair stayed elevated (593.70 to 564.95).

Notable spikes and dips:

  • Q4 spike: 916.93 in October and 512.68 in November.
  • Deep trough: 5.91 in February before rebounding to 200.56 in March.
  • Summer surge: 593.70 in July and 564.95 in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average comparison: 327.40 (Design/Norway) vs 49.24 (global), placing the selected series firmly above market.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Global high: 53.89 (February 2025); global low: 43.19 (November 2024).
  • In 10 of 11 months, Design/Norway costs were above the global median. The exception was February 2025, when Design/Norway fell to 5.91, about 89% below the global level (53.89).
  • Volatility: global month-to-month movement averaged just 2.24, highlighting how unusually choppy the Design/Norway series is in comparison.
  • Trend over time: global costs drifted slightly down (-2.1%) from October 2024 to August 2025, while Design/Norway declined more materially (-38.4%) due to an early-Q4 peak and mid-year swings.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Typical platform seasonality shows costs rising into Q4 and around holiday periods; the Design/Norway data aligns partially with an early-Q4 surge (October–November) but diverges with a sharp December–February cooling, bottoming in February.
  • The global series remains relatively stable with modest lifts into late Q4 and Q1, then easing into summer. In contrast, Design/Norway shows a pronounced summer spike (July–August).

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