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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Colombia

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Education in Colombia vs global

  • The selected Education in Colombia series averaged 63.95 cost-per-purchase, about 30.5% above the global baseline average of 49.02 across the same period.
  • Costs in Colombia were highly volatile (average month-to-month swing: 18.04), roughly 9x the baseline’s volatility (2.04).
  • Highs/lows: Colombia peaked in July 2025 at 88.98 and bottomed in October 2024 at 37.59; the baseline peaked in February 2025 at 53.89 and troughed in November 2024 at 43.19.
  • From the first to the last month, Colombia rose 56.1%, while the baseline dipped 2.0%.
  • Seasonal note: Colombia showed a pronounced November spike and elevated Q1–Q2 levels; the global series was steadier with only mild Q4/Q1 movement.

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

Overview of Education in Colombia

  • Average: 63.95 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: 88.98 (Jul 2025) and 37.59 (Oct 2024), a wide range of 51.39.
  • Trend from start to end: 39.31 (Sep 2024) to 61.37 (Aug 2025), up 56.1%.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 18.04.
  • Notable movements:
  • Sharp surges: Oct→Nov 2024 (+39.15) and Jun→Jul 2025 (+40.92).
  • Steep pullbacks: May→Jun 2025 (−29.35) and Jul→Aug 2025 (−27.61).
  • Seasonal contours: a clear Q4 jump centered in November, followed by elevated levels through March–May and a midsummer peak in July.

Global baseline for comparison

  • Average: 49.02 over the same months.
  • High/low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) and 43.19 (Nov 2024); range: 10.69.
  • Trend from start to end: 46.60 (Sep 2024) to 45.69 (Aug 2025), down 2.0%.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 2.04.
  • Seasonality: relatively stable, with a mild dip in November and a modest rise into December–February.

How Colombia compares to the baseline

  • Level: The selected series sits above market for 10 of 12 months—below average only in September and October 2024—then consistently above the global trend from November onward.
  • Magnitude: The average in Colombia is 30.5% higher than the baseline, with the largest relative gaps occurring during November 2024 and July 2025.
  • Stability: Colombia is markedly more volatile than the global trend, with bigger spikes and deeper dips.
  • Seasonality: Colombia shows a pronounced Q4 (November) spike and elevated costs into Q1–Q2, whereas the global pattern remains steadier with only mild holiday/Q1 effects.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Education and Colombia 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 Education industry, Facebook ad costs can be moderate, with higher costs for professional and specialized courses. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.