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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for HR & Staffing in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for HR & Staffing in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: HR & Staffing in Italy vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for HR & Staffing in Italy 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

  • HR & Staffing in Italy sits well below market: in September 2024 the cost-per-purchase was 0.62, 98.7% lower than the global median for the same month (46.60).
  • The global baseline shows clear seasonality: costs rise through Q4 and peak in early Q1, then trend down to a low in September 2025.
  • Baseline volatility is moderate on average (~3.00 month-over-month), with notable spikes around year-end and a sharp drop in late summer.
  • Because the selected dataset currently contains one month, intra-year volatility and seasonality for HR & Staffing in Italy cannot yet be inferred.

Selected dataset: HR & Staffing in Italy

  • Coverage: 1 month (September 2024).
  • Average: 0.62
  • High: 0.62 (September 2024)
  • Low: 0.62 (September 2024)
  • Month-to-month volatility: not measurable with a single observation.
  • First-to-last change: not applicable with a single month.
  • Context: With only one data point, the September reading is the benchmark for HR & Staffing in Italy and should be interpreted as an initial directional marker rather than a trend.

Global baseline (all industries, all countries)

  • Period: September 2024 to September 2025 (13 months).
  • Average: 47.73
  • High: 53.89 (February 2025)
  • Low: 32.29 (September 2025)
  • First-to-last change: down 30.7% (46.60 in September 2024 to 32.29 in September 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~2.99
  • Largest increase: +8.34 from November to December 2024
  • Largest decrease: -13.40 from August to September 2025
  • Seasonality:
  • Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, continuing into early Q1 (peaking in February 2025).
  • A steady easing begins in spring and accelerates into late summer, reaching the lowest level by September 2025.

Comparison: HR & Staffing in Italy vs. global

  • September 2024 overlap:
  • Italy (HR & Staffing): 0.62
  • Global baseline: 46.60
  • Relative position: 98.7% below market (well below average).
  • Against the full-period global average (47.73), the selected month in Italy is also 98.7% lower.
  • Seasonality alignment:
  • The global pattern shows elevated costs in Q4 and early Q1; the single Italy data point falls in early Q4 but, with no adjacent months, alignment cannot be assessed.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry HR & Staffing and Italy 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 HR & Staffing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.