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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Entertainment in Spain

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Cost Per Purchase for Entertainment in Spain

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, the cost-per-purchase for Entertainment in Spain trends below the global baseline in 10 of 11 overlapping months, averaging about 30% cheaper than market.
  • Clear seasonality appears: costs rise through Q4 into January, then swing sharply with a pronounced spike in March before easing to summer lows in June–July.
  • Volatility in Spain is high (average month-to-month move ≈ 12.84), about 5.7x the global baseline (≈ 2.24), driven by a sharp February dip and a March surge.

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Entertainment and target country Spain compared to the global trend. It summarizes monthly medians for both the selected series and the global baseline, highlighting averages, highs/lows, month-to-month volatility, and seasonal patterns typical of Facebook Ads benchmarks.

Spain Entertainment: trend summary

  • Average across the period: 34.58
  • High: 65.91 (Mar 2025)
  • Low: 20.36 (Jul 2025)
  • First-to-last change: down 18.7% from Oct 2024 (28.18) to Aug 2025 (22.90)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 12.84
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Q4 climb: 28.18 (Oct) → 35.88 (Nov) → 40.36 (Dec)
  • New year lift then whipsaw: 48.58 (Jan) → 27.30 (Feb) → 65.91 (Mar)
  • Spring/Summer easing: 39.89 (Apr) → 30.10 (May) → lows in Jun–Jul (20.86/20.36), slight rebound in Aug (22.90)
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Feb 2025 drop: -43.8% vs Jan
  • Mar 2025 surge: +141.4% vs Feb (series peak)

Global baseline: trend summary (overlapping months)

  • Average across Oct 2024–Aug 2025: 49.24
  • High: 53.89 (Feb 2025)
  • Low: 43.19 (Nov 2024)
  • First-to-last change: down 2.1% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 2.24
  • Seasonal pattern: Stable, with late-year firmness into Q1; mild softening into summer.

Spain vs global: relative positioning

  • Overall level: Spain is below market by ≈ 30% on average (34.58 vs 49.24).
  • Range: Spain shows both a lower floor (20.36 vs 43.19 baseline low) and a higher peak (65.91 vs 53.89 baseline high), reflecting greater variability.
  • By month (selected vs baseline):
  • Below market in 10/11 months, typically by 17–56%. Examples: Oct -39.6%, Dec -21.7%, Feb -49.3%, Jun -55.6%, Jul -55.9%, Aug -49.9%.
  • Above market only in Mar 2025: +25.3% (Spain 65.91 vs baseline 52.61).
  • Volatility comparison: Spain’s series is markedly more volatile than the baseline (12.84 vs 2.24 average monthly change), with pronounced swings around Q1–Q2.

Seasonal insights for marketers

  • The data indicates a Q4 to early Q1 uplift in cost-per-purchase, a sharp February dip in Spain followed by a March spike, and sustained softness through early summer—while the global trend remains steadier with modest summer easing.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment and Spain 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. For campaigns targeting Spain, 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.

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.