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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Gaming in Argentina

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Cost Per Purchase for Gaming in Argentina

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Compared to the global baseline, Argentina’s gaming cost-per-purchase sits far below market in Q4 and January, then flips to well above market from February onward. Early months are near-zero; February and May show sharp spikes.
  • The selected series is highly volatile: from -89.9% and -48.7% drops (Oct→Nov→Dec) to a +2,700x jump in February and a further +430% rise by May.
  • The global baseline is stable in a 32–54 range with a seasonal lift in December–February. Argentina does not follow that holiday pattern; its spike appears in February and intensifies in May.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Gaming and target country Argentina compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview

We analyzed monthly Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase medians for Gaming in Argentina and compared them with a global baseline. Selected months for Argentina: Oct–Dec 2024, Jan, Feb, and May 2025.

Argentina Gaming highlights (selected data)

  • Average across reported months: 166.86
  • High: 841.94 (May 2025)
  • Low: 0.0186 (December 2024)
  • First to last change: from 0.358 (Oct 2024) to 841.94 (May 2025), an increase of more than +235,000%
  • Notable month-to-month moves:
  • Oct → Nov: -89.9%
  • Nov → Dec: -48.7%
  • Dec → Jan: +208.7%
  • Jan → Feb: +2,700x+
  • Feb → May: +430%

Observed pattern:

  • Q4 and January are extremely low, with the absolute trough in December.
  • A pronounced spike emerges in February, then surges again in May, marking the series high.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Average (full provided period, Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 47.82
  • Average across Argentina’s overlapping months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, May): 49.76
  • High: 53.89 (February 2025)
  • Low: 32.29 (September 2025)
  • Oct 2024 → May 2025: 46.67 to 50.97, up ~9%
  • Seasonality: costs typically rise in Q4 and early Q1, peaking around Dec–Feb, then ease through mid-year and dip sharply by September.

How Argentina compares to the global trend

  • October 2024: 0.36 vs 46.67 (≈99% below market)
  • November 2024: 0.036 vs 43.19 (≈99.9% below)
  • December 2024: 0.0186 vs 51.53 (≈99.96% below)
  • January 2025: 0.057 vs 52.31 (≈99.9% below)
  • February 2025: 158.73 vs 53.89 (≈3.0x; ~195% above market)
  • May 2025: 841.94 vs 50.97 (≈16.5x; ~1,553% above market)

Positioning summary:

  • Below market in Q4 and January.
  • Above market from February, with an extreme outlier in May.
  • Volatility in Argentina is markedly higher than the global baseline, which remains within a relatively tight band.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Baseline: clear holiday-season uplift with elevated costs in December–February.
  • Argentina Gaming: holiday uplift is not evident; instead, the inflection arrives in February and accelerates into May, with large magnitude swings month-to-month.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Argentina 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 Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Argentina, 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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Argentina Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3‑4Carnival
Mar 24Truth & Justice Memorial
Apr 2Malvinas Day
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 25May Revolution Day
Jun 16Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
Jun 20Flag Day
Jul 9Independence Day
Aug 18San Martín Memorial Day
Oct 13Cultural Diversity Day
Nov 24National Sovereignty Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas period)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might rise significantly during Carnival, Independence Day, and Christmas season. Retail and entertainment campaigns could require increased budgets.

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.