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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Healthcare in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Healthcare in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

Key takeaways

  • Above market: Netherlands Healthcare’s median cost-per-purchase averaged 67.82 versus a global 48.90 across the same months, a 39% premium. It was above the global benchmark in 9 of 10 months.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month moves averaged 15.66, roughly 6.3x more volatile than the global trend (2.49). Range was wide at 52.0 (low 49.30 to high 101.28).
  • Seasonal shape: Costs eased into early summer (June low), then spiked in August. The global baseline peaked in February and softened through summer, reflecting typical Q1 strength and quieter mid-year demand.
  • Momentum: From October 2024 to August 2025, Netherlands Healthcare rose 31.6%, while the global baseline slipped 2.1%.

Overview of Netherlands Healthcare cost-per-purchase

  • Average: 67.82 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (10 months reported).
  • High/low: High at 101.28 in Aug 2025; low at 49.30 in Jun 2025; range 52.0.
  • First-to-last change: +31.6% (76.95 in Oct 2024 to 101.28 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 15.66, with 5 increases and 4 decreases.
  • Notable moves:
  • Jan → Feb: -28.9% (74.65 to 53.10), a sharp dip.
  • Feb → Apr: +43.9% (to 76.43), strong rebound.
  • May → Jun: -17.6% (to 49.30), cycle low.
  • Jul → Aug: +99.5% (to 101.28), a pronounced spike.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average (same months): 48.90. Netherlands Healthcare averaged 39% higher.
  • High/low: Global high at 53.89 in Feb 2025; low at 43.19 in Nov 2024; range 10.70.
  • First-to-last change: -2.1% (46.67 in Oct 2024 to 45.69 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month move of 2.49 (much steadier than Netherlands Healthcare).
  • Month-by-month relative position:
  • Above global in Oct (+65%), Nov (+56%), Dec (+33%), Jan (+43%), Apr (+48%), May (+18%), Jun (+5%), Jul (+10%), Aug (+122%).
  • Below global only in Feb (-1.5%).
  • Interpretation: Netherlands Healthcare sits clearly above market for most of the period, with a premium that typically ranges from mid-single digits to mid-50% in most months, and an outsized August spike.

Seasonality and trend context

  • Netherlands Healthcare: Elevated in Q4 and January, a marked pullback in February, softness into early summer (June low), then a sharp August surge.
  • Global baseline: Builds from late Q4 into Q1 with a February peak, then eases steadily into summer. This places Netherlands Healthcare broadly in line with overall seasonal direction but with significantly larger swings and a stronger late-summer spike.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Healthcare industry and the Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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.

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.