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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Gaming in Philippines

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Cost Per Purchase for Gaming in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Gaming in the Philippines vs global

  • This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The Gaming industry in the Philippines shows a markedly lower cost-per-purchase than the global baseline—about 99.8% lower on average over the shared period.
  • Both series rise from November through January, reflecting typical Q4–Q1 seasonal pressure; the Philippines trend increases more steeply.
  • Volatility is higher in the Philippines series, with larger month-to-month percentage swings than the global baseline.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for the Gaming industry in the Philippines compared to the global trend. We evaluate monthly medians for November 2024 to January 2025, focusing on averages, highs, lows, month-to-month changes, and seasonal patterns.

Selected data: Gaming in the Philippines

  • Average (Nov 2024–Jan 2025): 0.104
  • High: 0.157 in January 2025
  • Low: 0.067 in November 2024
  • Range: 0.090 (from 0.067 to 0.157)
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • November to December: 0.067 → 0.089 (+33.0%)
  • December to January: 0.089 → 0.157 (+76.8%)
  • First-to-last change (Nov → Jan): +135.1%

Notable movement: a pronounced jump into January, marking the period’s high point and the sharpest monthly increase.

Baseline data: Global trend

  • Average (Nov 2024–Jan 2025): 49.01
  • High: 52.31 in January 2025
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024
  • Range: 9.12 (from 43.19 to 52.31)
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • November to December: 43.19 → 51.53 (+19.3%)
  • December to January: 51.53 → 52.31 (+1.5%)
  • First-to-last change (Nov → Jan): +21.1%

The global series climbs through December and stabilizes into January, a classic holiday-season pattern.

Comparative view

  • Level comparison: The Philippines’ average cost-per-purchase (0.104) is far below the global average (49.01) over the same months—about 470x lower, positioning the Philippines well below market levels.
  • Trend and seasonality: Both series rise across Q4 into January, indicating alignment with seasonal demand, but the Philippines shows a much steeper slope.
  • Volatility:
  • Philippines: average month-to-month percentage change ≈ 54.9% (high volatility).
  • Global baseline: ≈ 10.4% (lower volatility).
  • Spikes/dips: January is the peak for both; the Philippines experiences a notably sharper January spike relative to December.

What marketers should know

  • The Philippines Gaming series is well below average in level while broadly in line with seasonal timing seen globally.
  • Period-over-period changes are larger in the Philippines series, indicating higher short-term variability even as it follows the global Q4–Q1 rise.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Gaming industry and the Philippines 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 Philippines, 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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Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.