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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in Singapore

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Cost Per Purchase for Hardware and Networking in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Hardware and Networking and target country Singapore compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Singapore sits markedly above market for most of the period, averaging 186.60 versus the global baseline’s 49.41 across the same months (+278% higher).
  • Volatility: Selected data is highly volatile (average month‑to‑month absolute change ~71%), versus a very stable baseline (~7.6%).
  • Seasonal signals: The baseline shows a typical holiday lift around December–January. Singapore’s selected series instead peaks sharply in March 2025 before trending down into early summer.
  • Trend from first to last month: Singapore falls from 142.46 (Oct 2024) to 22.95 (Jun 2025), an 83.9% decrease; the baseline is essentially flat over the same window (+0.6%).

Selected time-series overview

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Jun 2025 (missing Dec–Jan).
  • Average: 186.60
  • Median: 142.46
  • High: 515.00 in March 2025 (notable spike, +75.6% vs February)
  • Low: 22.95 in June 2025
  • Range: 492.06
  • Change from first to last month: −83.9%
  • Month-to-month moves:
  • Oct → Nov: −16.1%
  • Nov → Feb: +145.3%
  • Feb → Mar: +75.6% (peak)
  • Mar → Apr: −67.5%
  • Apr → May: −72.9%
  • May → Jun: −49.6%
  • Pattern: Elevated costs into Q1 with an extreme March spike, followed by a steep, continuous decline into May–June.

Comparison to the global baseline

Using the same months for comparability (Oct, Nov, Feb–Jun):

  • Baseline average: 49.41 (selected is 3.78× higher on average)
  • Baseline median: 50.97
  • Baseline high/low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) / 43.19 (Nov 2024)
  • Baseline month-to-month changes:
  • Oct → Nov: −7.5%
  • Nov → Feb: +24.8%
  • Feb → Mar: −2.4%
  • Mar → Apr: −2.0%
  • Apr → May: −1.2%
  • May → Jun: −7.9%
  • First to last (Oct → Jun): +0.6%
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market: Oct (3.05×), Nov (2.77×), Feb (5.44×), Mar (9.79×), Apr (3.25×)
  • Below market: May (0.89×), Jun (0.49×)

Seasonality signals

  • Global baseline: A clear holiday/New Year effect with higher costs in December–January (Dec 51.53, Jan 52.31 vs Nov 43.19), consistent with typical Q4/Q1 demand.
  • Singapore, Hardware and Networking: The most pronounced movement occurs in late Q1 2025 (sharp March peak) rather than during Q4. After March, costs retrace rapidly, falling below the global level by May–June.

Summary

Across October 2024 to June 2025, cost per purchase for Hardware and Networking in Singapore is predominantly above average and far more volatile than the global benchmark, with a March 2025 surge followed by a substantial correction that brings costs below the global level by early summer. Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and Singapore 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 Hardware and Networking industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Singapore, 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.

Singapore Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year Day 1
Jan 30Chinese New Year Day 2
Mar 31Hari Raya Puasa
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 12Vesak Day
Jun 7Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9National Day
Oct 20Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late January (Chinese New Year), October–December (Deepavali, National Day promotions, Christmas), Mid-year retail events

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Chinese New Year and Deepavali for gifting, food, and apparel categories. Good Friday, Hari Raya, and Vesak Day long weekends could shift consumer behavior and spike media consumption. National Day promotions might elevate ad costs in entertainment and tourism. Singapore's small, affluent market means events can have noticeable retail impact.

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.