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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Finance in Denmark

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Cost Per Purchase for Finance in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Finance and target country Denmark compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Finance in Denmark is well above market: the average cost per purchase is 220.31, roughly 4.5x (+346%) higher than the global baseline over the same months (49.44).
  • Volatility is extreme in Denmark: median month‑to‑month absolute change is about 93% (vs. 2.7% globally). A notable outlier is a ~185x jump from November to December.
  • Seasonal pattern: costs surge in December (Q4) and again in April and July, while the global baseline stays relatively steady within the 43–54 range.

Overview of Finance in Denmark

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Jul 2025 (no data for May 2025).
  • Average: 220.31 across the observed months.
  • High/Low:
  • High: 568.98 in April 2025
  • Low: 1.07 in November 2024
  • Range: 567.91
  • First to last month: from 1.93 (Oct 2024) to 537.35 (Jul 2025), an increase of about +27,700% (≈278x).
  • Volatility:
  • Notable moves include +~185x from November to December; -23% December to January; -39% January to February; +125% February to March; +170% March to April; -62% April to June; +145% June to July.
  • Median absolute month‑to‑month change ≈ 93%; excluding the November–December outlier, the average absolute change is still ~87%.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024 marks a dramatic spike to 197.75 from just 1.07 in November.
  • April 2025 peaks at 568.98 and July remains elevated at 537.35.
  • February 2025 shows a relative dip to 93.62 before rebounding.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average (same months): 49.44, with a narrow band between 43.19 (Nov 2024 low) and 53.89 (Feb 2025 high).
  • First to last month: 46.67 (Oct 2024) to 46.21 (Jul 2025), roughly -1%.
  • Volatility: median month‑to‑month absolute change ~2.7%, with most changes within single digits.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Denmark’s Finance cost per purchase averages 4.46x the global baseline.
  • The Denmark peak (568.98 in April) is ~10.6x the global high in the same window (53.89).
  • Early Q4 (October–November) Denmark was briefly below market (as low as 1.07 in November), followed by a sharp reversion far above global norms in December and beyond.

Seasonality and notable patterns

  • Q4 pressure is evident: Denmark jumps sharply in December, aligning with typical holiday‑period cost inflation seen in Facebook Ads benchmarks, while the global baseline also edges higher into December.
  • Post‑holiday dynamics diverge: the global series remains steady through Q1–Q2, but Denmark shows elevated and choppy costs with additional surges in April and July.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and Denmark 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 Denmark, 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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Denmark Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

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.