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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for E-commerce in Singapore

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Cost Per Purchase for E-commerce in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry E-commerce and target country Singapore compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Singapore’s cost-per-purchase ran below the global benchmark on average (about 16% lower), but was slightly above market in selected months.
  • Seasonal patterns are visible: elevated costs in Q4, a sharp drop into January–March, a spike in April, and softer levels in mid-year.
  • Volatility in Singapore was notably higher than the global trend, with larger swings month to month.

Singapore E-commerce cost-per-purchase: trend highlights

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Sep 2025 (monthly medians).
  • 12-month average: 40.0.
  • High/low: High of 51.3 (Oct 2024); low of 29.0 (Jul 2025).
  • First-to-last change: Down 34.1% from 51.3 (Oct 2024) to 33.8 (Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change of 6.6, indicating pronounced swings.
  • Notable moves:
  • Dec → Jan: -27.7% (47.0 to 34.0).
  • Mar → Apr: +56.6% (31.4 to 49.2), the largest monthly surge.
  • Jun → Jul: -24.7% (38.5 to 29.0), the lowest point in the year.
  • Seasonal shape: Elevated in Q4 (Oct–Dec avg: 49.7), softer in Q1–Q2 (Jan–Jun avg: 38.3), with a dip in July and a partial rebound in August.

How Singapore compares to the global baseline

  • Global 12-month average: 47.8; Singapore: 40.0 (about 16% below market overall).
  • High/low comparison:
  • Global high: 53.9 (Feb 2025) vs. Singapore high: 51.3 (Oct 2024).
  • Global low: 32.3 (Sep 2025) vs. Singapore low: 29.0 (Jul 2025).
  • First-to-last change:
  • Global: -30.8% (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).
  • Singapore: -34.1% over the same span.
  • Volatility:
  • Global average month-to-month change: 3.3 (relatively steady).
  • Singapore: 6.6 (roughly 2x more volatile than global).
  • Seasonal pattern comparison:
  • Q4: Singapore ran above market (49.7 vs. 47.1), aligning with typical holiday-cost inflation in Q4.
  • Jan–Jun: Singapore markedly below global (38.3 vs. 51.4).
  • Q3: Singapore also lower (33.8 vs. 41.4).
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Start: Singapore above market in Oct 2024 (+9.9% vs. global).
  • End: Singapore slightly above market in Sep 2025 (+4.6% vs. global).
  • Most of H1 remained below average, with the April spike a key outlier.

What marketers should note about seasonality and stability

  • Costs were higher in Q4 and spiked again in April, before easing through mid-year.
  • The Singapore series shows sharper month-to-month movements than the global benchmark, with significant dips around January and July, and rebounds in April and August.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce and Singapore 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. For campaigns targeting Singapore, 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.

Singapore Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year Day 1
Jan 30Chinese New Year Day 2
Mar 31Hari Raya Puasa
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 12Vesak Day
Jun 7Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9National Day
Oct 20Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late January (Chinese New Year), October–December (Deepavali, National Day promotions, Christmas), Mid-year retail events

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Chinese New Year and Deepavali for gifting, food, and apparel categories. Good Friday, Hari Raya, and Vesak Day long weekends could shift consumer behavior and spike media consumption. National Day promotions might elevate ad costs in entertainment and tourism. Singapore's small, affluent market means events can have noticeable retail impact.

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.