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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Entertainment

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Cost Per Purchase for Entertainment

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • For Entertainment across all countries available, cost per purchase averaged 30.04 over the last 12 months—about 37% below the global baseline average of 47.82.
  • High-to-low spread was wide: 50.16 (October 2024) down to 20.08 (September 2025). Month-to-month volatility averaged 5.40, notably higher than the baseline’s 3.25.
  • From the first to last month, cost per purchase fell 59.9% (vs. a 30.8% decline in the baseline).
  • Seasonality diverged from the global pattern: while the baseline rose into December–February, Entertainment costs dropped sharply in November–December and then stabilized through spring/summer before a late drop in September.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Entertainment and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The results summarize monthly medians and how they track against broader Facebook Ads benchmarks.

Entertainment: monthly trend highlights

  • Overall level: Average cost per purchase of 30.04 across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • High and low:
  • High: 50.16 in October 2024.
  • Low: 20.08 in September 2025.
  • Direction of travel: Down 59.9% from October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 5.40.
  • Largest moves:
  • November → December 2024: -33.9% (38.83 to 25.64).
  • March → April 2025: -29.7% (33.79 to 23.76).
  • August → September 2025: -25.7% (27.03 to 20.08).
  • Notable rebounds:
  • December 2024 → January 2025: +27.6%.
  • June → July 2025: +9.6%.

How Entertainment compares with the global baseline

  • Level: 37% below market on average (30.04 vs 47.82).
  • Consistency: Below the baseline in 11 of 12 months; the exception was October 2024, when Entertainment was 7.5% above that month’s global median.
  • Peaks and troughs:
  • Entertainment peak (50.16) was 6.9% below the baseline peak (53.89, February 2025).
  • Both series hit their lowest in September 2025, with Entertainment 37.8% under the baseline that month (20.08 vs 32.29).
  • Volatility: Entertainment showed ~66% higher month-to-month volatility than the baseline (5.40 vs 3.25), indicating more pronounced swings.

Seasonal patterns

  • Baseline seasonality: Elevated costs through December–February (holiday and early Q1), then a gradual cooldown into summer, and a sharp September reset.
  • Entertainment pattern:
  • Q4 2024: Average 19% below the global Q4 level, with a pronounced decline into December.
  • Q1 2025: 39% below baseline on average.
  • Q2 2025: 50% below baseline on average.
  • Q3 2025: 40% below baseline on average, with a notable dip in September to the period’s low.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and All countries available 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 Entertainment industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.