Facebook Ads Insights Tool

Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Healthcare in New Zealand

See how your purchase costs compare. Explore ecommerce conversion cost benchmarks by industry, region, and campaign type

Cost Per Purchase for Healthcare in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Healthcare and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, New Zealand sits below the global baseline on average (−17% across Oct 2024–Aug 2025), with a sharp Q4 spike that briefly lifts it above market.
  • Clear seasonality: costs surge in November–December and ease through Q1, stabilizing mid-year. The global baseline shows a milder version of the same pattern.
  • Volatility is materially higher in New Zealand (average month‑to‑month absolute change ~18.1 vs 2.24 globally).

Overview of the selected time series (Healthcare, New Zealand)

  • Period covered: October 2024 to August 2025.
  • Average: 40.75. Range: 0.67–97.11.
  • High: 97.11 in December 2024. Low: 0.67 in October 2024; after that, the trough is 24.42 in March 2025.
  • First-to-last change: from 0.67 (Oct 2024) to 27.64 (Aug 2025), a large increase driven by the unusually low starting month.
  • Notable movements:
  • October → November: jump from 0.67 to 60.58.
  • November → December: +60% to the December peak (97.11).
  • December → March: steady declines (−19.6% in Jan, −46% in Feb, −42.5% in Mar).
  • April → August: stabilization between 27–32 with modest month-to-month shifts (mostly within ±9%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 18.13; excluding the October step, this moderates to ~13.49, reflecting a more stable mid‑year profile.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • To maintain comparability, figures use the overlapping period (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Baseline average: 49.24 vs New Zealand 40.75 (New Zealand −17%).
  • Baseline high/low: 53.89 in February 2025; 43.19 in November 2024. Range: 10.69, far narrower than New Zealand’s 96.44.
  • Month positioning:
  • Above market: November 2024 (60.58 vs 43.19), December 2024 (97.11 vs 51.53), and January 2025 (78.10 vs 52.31).
  • Below market: eight of the remaining months, including October 2024 and February–August 2025.
  • Mid‑year comparison (Jan–Aug 2025 averages): New Zealand 36.23 vs global 50.03 (−27.6%).
  • Volatility: New Zealand’s average absolute month-to-month change (~18.13) is ~8× the global baseline (~2.24), indicating much more pronounced swings locally.

Seasonality and patterning

  • Q4 acceleration: costs climb into November and peak in December for New Zealand; the baseline also lifts into December–February but with a smaller amplitude.
  • Post‑holiday normalization: New Zealand declines from January through March and then levels out April–August around the high‑20s/low‑30s, while the baseline remains relatively stable in the mid‑40s to low‑50s.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.

Optimize Smarter with Superads

Improve your Facebook ad performance

Instant performance insights – See which ads, audiences, and creatives drive results.

Data-driven creative decisions – Spot patterns to improve ROAS.

Effortless reporting – No spreadsheets, just clear insights.

Get Started for free →

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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.