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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Healthcare in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase for Healthcare in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Healthcare in Norway vs global

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

• Overall positioning: Healthcare in Norway is above market, averaging 77.40 versus the global 48.43 across Oct 2024–Jan 2025 (+60% higher on average). • Seasonality: Costs held steady through Q4, then spiked in January. Baseline costs rose into December–January, aligning with typical holiday/early Q1 pressure. • Volatility: Norway showed low volatility in Q4 (−0.39% then −1.69% MoM) followed by a sharp January surge (+47.86% MoM). The baseline moved more gradually. • Range and extremes: Norway ranged from a low of 68.55 (Dec) to a high of 101.33 (Jan), with the notable spike in January driving the period’s high.

Selected series (Healthcare, Norway)

  • Average: 77.40; median: 69.86; range: 32.79
  • High: 101.33 in January 2025
  • Low: 68.55 in December 2024
  • Month-to-month change:
  • October → November: −0.39%
  • November → December: −1.69%
  • December → January: +47.86%
  • First-to-last change: +44.76% from October 2024 to January 2025
  • Pattern: Q4 stability around 69–70, followed by a pronounced January jump to 101.33

Baseline comparison (global)

  • Overlapping-period average (Oct 2024–Jan 2025): 48.43 (High: 52.31 in January; Low: 43.19 in November)
  • First-to-last change: +12.10% (46.67 → 52.31)
  • Month-to-month change:
  • October → November: −7.46%
  • November → December: +19.31%
  • December → January: +1.51%
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move ≈ 4.20 (≈8.7% of mean), less volatile than Norway’s ≈11.41 (≈14.7% of mean)
  • Seasonal context: Baseline rose into December–January; beyond the overlap, it later trended down into late summer (reaching 32.29 by September 2025), indicating broader market easing later in the year.

Relative positioning by month (Norway vs global)

  • October 2024: 70.00 vs 46.67 (+50% above market)
  • November 2024: 69.73 vs 43.19 (+61% above market)
  • December 2024: 68.55 vs 51.53 (+33% above market)
  • January 2025: 101.33 vs 52.31 (+94% above market)

What marketers should note

  • Norway’s Healthcare cost-per-purchase stayed tightly clustered through Q4, then broke out sharply in January—significantly more than the global lift in that month.
  • Across the observed months, Norway remained consistently above average, from +33% to +94% each month, with the widest gap in January.
  • The global series shows the familiar holiday/Q1 uplift; Norway’s pattern mirrors the timing but with a steeper January magnitude.

Understanding COST_PER_PURCHASE benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and Norway 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 Norway, 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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Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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.