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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Education in Singapore

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Cost Per Purchase for Education in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Key takeaways

  • 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 Education and target country Singapore compared to the global trend.
  • On average, Education in Singapore is below market: 40.66 vs the global 47.82 (about 15% lower).
  • The selected series shows high volatility with sharp swings in Q2 and Q3; average month-to-month movement is about 10.11 (≈25% of its mean), versus a steadier global trend at 3.25 (≈7%).
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern: Singapore stays low through Q4 and Q1, spikes in April–May, resets lower in June, then rises again through late Q3. The global series is elevated in Q4–Q1 and drops sharply by September.

Trend overview for Education in Singapore

  • Average: 40.66 across the 12 months.
  • High: 62.11 in April 2025; sustained elevation in May (59.89) and August (51.90).
  • Low: 25.78 in March 2025.
  • First-to-last change: from 35.60 (Oct 2024) to 47.27 (Sep 2025), a +32.8% increase.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 10.11.
  • Biggest spike: +36.34 from March to April (+141%).
  • Biggest drop: -32.13 from May to June (-53.7%).
  • Notable moves: soft decline Oct–Mar, sharp Q2 surge (Apr–May), June reset, then elevated Q3 with August peaking.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global average: 47.82; high at 53.89 in February 2025; low at 32.29 in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 46.67 (Oct 2024) to 32.29 (Sep 2025), a -30.8% decline.
  • Stability: average absolute month-to-month change 3.25, much steadier than the Singapore series.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Below market in 8 of 12 months (Oct–Mar, Jun–Jul), most notably in Q1 where costs were 38–51% below global levels.
  • Above market in April, May, August, and September:
  • April: ~20% above global.
  • May: ~17% above global.
  • August: ~14% above global.
  • September: ~46% above global.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Global: elevated costs in Q4–Q1 (Dec–Feb), followed by a broad cooling into late Q3 with a pronounced dip in September.
  • Singapore Education: muted Q4–Q1, a distinct Q2 spike (April–May), a June correction, and elevated late Q3.

Notable monthly movements

  • Late 2024 to early 2025: consistent easing from 36–35 in Oct–Dec down to the cycle low of 25.78 in March, tracking well below the global benchmark.
  • April–May 2025: sharp surge to 62.11 and 59.89, moving above market.
  • June 2025: abrupt reset to 27.75 (back below market).
  • July–September 2025: recovery to 45.44, 51.90, and 47.27; August and September remain above the global baseline, which itself hits its low in September.

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

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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.