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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Finance in Colombia

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Cost Per Purchase for Finance in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Finance in Colombia

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, Finance in Colombia averaged a cost-per-purchase of 117.85 across Oct 2024–May 2025, versus the global baseline’s 50.34 (selected data 134% above market). A single January spike skews this: excluding January, the average is 42.93, about 15% below the global level.
  • High volatility characterizes the period: a peak of 642.30 in January 2025 and a low of 16.17 in April 2025 (range 626.13). From first to last month, costs fell 28.3% (23.57 in Oct 2024 to 16.89 in May 2025).
  • Seasonality appears in Q4 with rising costs into December, consistent with holiday pressure seen globally. The global baseline stays stable (range 43.19–53.89), up 9.2% from October to May.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Finance and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. We use monthly medians to summarize advertising costs on Facebook Ads.

Selected trend (Finance in Colombia)

  • Average: 117.85 across eight months.
  • High/low: 642.30 (Jan 2025) and 16.17 (Apr 2025).
  • First-to-last change: −28.3% (Oct 2024 to May 2025).
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct → Dec: steady rise from 23.57 to 51.28 heading into holidays.
  • Jan 2025: extreme spike to 642.30 (12.3x the global January median).
  • Feb → Mar: elevated levels (57.25 and 104.77) before falling sharply to April’s low (16.17), then stabilizing in May (16.89).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute percent move of 216% (driven by January). Excluding January, the typical move is still high at ~60%.

Comparison to the global baseline

For the same months (Oct 2024–May 2025), the global baseline:

  • Average: 50.34.
  • High/low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) and 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • First-to-last change: +9.2%.
  • Volatility: modest, with an average month-to-month absolute change of ~5.3%, staying within a narrow 10.70 range.

Relative positioning month by month:

  • Below market: Oct (−49.5%), Nov (−29.2%), Apr (−68.6%), May (−66.8%).
  • In line: Dec (−0.5% vs global).
  • Above market: Jan (+1,128%), Feb (+6.3%), Mar (+99.3%).

Seasonality and stability

  • Seasonal pattern: Both series rise into late Q4; the baseline shows a controlled uptick from November through February, typical of holiday and early-year dynamics.
  • Stability: The global trend remains steady around the low-50s, while Colombia’s Finance segment swings widely, dominated by the January surge and an April trough.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance 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 Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. 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.

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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.