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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Healthcare in Spain

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Cost Per Purchase for Healthcare in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

  • Main takeaways
  • The Healthcare segment in Spain shows a markedly higher cost per purchase than the global baseline, averaging about 3.24x above market across the period.
  • Volatility is extreme in Spain’s series, with sharp spikes in December 2024, June 2025, and August 2025; month-to-month moves average roughly 180%, versus 4.7% globally.
  • Seasonality appears amplified: a holiday spike in December aligns with broader patterns, but mid-year surges in June and August diverge from the relatively stable global trend.
  • First-to-last month change in Spain is +361%, while the global series is essentially flat (-2%).

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

Overview of the selected time series

  • Average and median: Spain’s Healthcare cost per purchase averaged 159.79 over the period with a median of 81.63, indicating a heavily skewed distribution driven by a few large spikes.
  • Highs and lows: The series peaked at 497.06 in June 2025 and bottomed at 59.87 in May 2025, a range of 437.19.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024: 263.24 (holiday-season lift).
  • June 2025: 497.06 (largest spike).
  • August 2025: 376.62 (late-summer surge).
  • Sharp retracements followed the June spike (down 87.7% into July before rebounding 518% into August).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change is about 180%, highlighting substantial instability.
  • Trend: From October 2024 (81.63) to August 2025 (376.62), the series increased by roughly 361%.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline averages and dispersion: The global cost per purchase averaged 49.24 with a median of 50.97. High was 53.89 (February 2025) and low was 43.19 (November 2024), a tight 10.70 range. Month-to-month changes averaged 4.7%.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Spain’s Healthcare average is about 225% higher than global (159.79 vs. 49.24).
  • The median is 60% higher (81.63 vs. 50.97), confirming Spain sits above market even when excluding outliers.
  • Spain exceeded the global level every month in the series. The smallest gap occurred in May 2025 (+17% vs. global), while the largest was in June 2025 (about 10.6x global).
  • Trend comparison: Spain rose +361% from first to last month; the global series slipped ~2%, indicating Spain’s movements were not mirrored by the broader market.

Seasonality and pattern signals

  • Holiday effects: Spain’s December spike is consistent with the typical Q4/Q1 escalation in advertising costs around major shopping periods.
  • Mid-year deviations: Unlike the global trend—which remained steady through summer—Spain exhibited pronounced surges in June and August, suggesting industry- and country-specific pressures.
  • Overall stability: The global baseline shows stable, low-volatility movement, while Spain’s Healthcare segment experiences frequent large swings around an elevated level.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.