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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Healthcare in Germany

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Cost Per Purchase for Healthcare in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: Healthcare in Germany vs global

  • The Healthcare industry in Germany shows a higher cost per purchase than the global baseline: 69.59 vs 49.02 on average (+42% above market), with 10 of 12 months above baseline.
  • Seasonality is evident: a sharp jump from September to October (+352%), sustained elevation through Q4–Q1, a notable dip in July (-49% month over month), and a late-summer spike in August (+140% MoM). The global trend peaks in February and eases into summer.
  • Volatility is materially higher than global norms: median month-to-month change ~12% for Germany Healthcare vs ~2% globally. Range is wide (17.03–97.19), ending the period up +470% from first to last month compared to a -2% global drift.

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

Selected series overview (Healthcare, Germany)

  • Average: 69.59 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: Peak in Aug 2025 at 97.19; low in Sep 2024 at 17.03. Overall range: 80.15.
  • Trend: From Sep’s trough, costs surged in Oct (76.95) and remained elevated through Q4–Q1 (Nov 69.15, Dec 68.55, Jan 74.65, Feb 65.92, Mar 81.10). Q2 stayed high (Apr 72.77, May 91.22, Jun 79.94). A brief mid-summer dip in Jul (40.58) was followed by a sharp rebound in Aug (97.19).
  • First-to-last change: +470% from Sep 2024 to Aug 2025.
  • Volatility: Median month-to-month move ~12% (average absolute move ~58% due to large October and August surges).

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 49.02 across the same period.
  • High/low: High in Feb 2025 at 53.89; low in Nov 2024 at 43.19. Range: 10.70.
  • Seasonality: Costs lift in late Q4 and peak in Q1 (Dec–Feb), then gradually ease into summer, aligning with typical holiday-period pressures.
  • First-to-last change: -2% from Sep 2024 to Aug 2025.
  • Volatility: Median month-to-month move ~2% (average absolute move ~4.3%), indicating stable global benchmarks.

Comparison and seasonal signals

  • Relative level: Germany Healthcare averaged 20.57 higher than the global benchmark (+42%), with the local peak (97.19) about 80% above the global peak (53.89).
  • Above/below market: Above baseline in 10 of 12 months; below only in Sep 2024 and Jul 2025.
  • Seasonality: Both series show Q4–Q1 strength. Germany Healthcare exhibits a more pronounced mid-summer dip in July and a stronger late-summer rebound in August, while the global series peaks earlier (February) and declines steadily into summer.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and Germany 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 Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. For campaigns targeting Germany, 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.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.