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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Gaming in India

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Cost Per Purchase for Gaming in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • The Gaming industry in India shows a cost-per-purchase far below the global baseline—about 95% lower on average across the same months—consistently “below market.”
  • Strong seasonality and volatility: ultra-low costs in Q4 2024 (average ~0.20) followed by a sharp spike in January 2025 to 3.93, then a steady easing through August 2025.
  • Overall shift from first to last observed month: +368% (0.48 in Oct 2024 to 2.26 in Aug 2025).
  • Highs and lows: highest in Jan 2025 (3.93), lowest in Dec 2024 (0.041), a ~96x range between trough and peak.
  • From April to August 2025, costs declined by roughly 10% per month on average; August (2.26) remained well below the global level for the same month (45.69).

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Gaming in India compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Selected data: Gaming in India

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (no data for Feb–Mar 2025).
  • Average: 2.20 across the period.
  • High/low:
  • High: 3.93 in Jan 2025.
  • Low: 0.041 in Dec 2024.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 2024 was exceptionally low (Oct 0.48 → Nov 0.08 → Dec 0.04).
  • A pronounced spike in Jan 2025 (from 0.04 to 3.93; more than 90x month-over-month).
  • From Apr to Aug 2025, a consistent downward glide: 3.87 → 3.46 → 3.00 → 2.67 → 2.26 (about −10% on average per month).
  • First-to-last change: +368% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025.

Global baseline comparison (same overlapping months)

  • Average: 48.34 (vs India’s 2.20).
  • High/low:
  • High: 52.31 in Jan 2025.
  • Low: 43.19 in Nov 2024.
  • First-to-last change: −2.1% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Relative positioning:
  • India’s Gaming cost-per-purchase remained well below the global benchmark every observed month.
  • Examples:
  • Jan 2025: 3.93 (India) vs 52.31 (global) → ~92.5% lower.
  • Aug 2025: 2.26 (India) vs 45.69 (global) → ~95.0% lower.
  • On average, India operated at roughly 4.5% of the global level.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Global seasonality shows higher costs in late Q4 and into Q1 (Dec–Jan uptick), followed by gradual easing through summer.
  • India (Gaming) diverged in Q4 2024 with a sharp dip into December, then re-aligned with a January spike and a steady softening through August.
  • Volatility is elevated in India due to the extreme Q4-to-January swing, while post-April fluctuations were more orderly with a consistent month-over-month decline.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and India 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 India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.