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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in India

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Cost Per Purchase in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: India vs. global

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

Main takeaways

  • India’s median cost per purchase averaged 17.05 over the period, about 65% below the global baseline average of 49.02 (i.e., roughly one-third of global levels).
  • Costs in India were below the global baseline in every month, typically 40–93% lower, narrowing to 17% below in March 2025.
  • Seasonality: the global series shows a clear Q4/Q1 lift (Dec–Feb), while India spiked in Oct–Nov, reset in Dec, then peaked in March before collapsing into May–July.
  • Volatility: India’s month-to-month swings averaged 9.47, over 4.6x higher than the global baseline’s 2.04.

India (selected data) overview

  • Average: 17.05 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: Peak at 43.46 (Mar 2025); trough at 3.06 (Jul 2025); range of 40.40.
  • Trend from first to last month: +1.7% (5.68 in Sep 2024 to 5.78 in Aug 2025), despite large interim swings.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 9.47.
  • Notable movements:
  • Surge from Sep to Oct–Nov (5.68 → 20.33 → 21.56).
  • Reset in Dec (down to 9.93).
  • Climb through Jan–Mar (24.01 → 32.24 → 43.46 peak).
  • Steep drop Apr→May (28.73 → 5.97; largest single-month decline of -22.76).
  • Lowest levels in Jun–Jul (3.84 → 3.06) with a modest uptick in Aug (5.78).

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 49.02 across the same period.
  • High/low: Peak at 53.89 (Feb 2025); low at 43.19 (Nov 2024); range of 10.70.
  • Trend from first to last month: -2.0% (46.60 → 45.69).
  • Seasonality: Costs lift in Q4 and remain elevated through Q1 (Dec–Feb), consistent with holiday and early-year demand patterns.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 2.04, indicating steadier conditions than India.

India vs. global comparison

  • Level: India remains below market in every month. The gap was widest in Jun–Jul (92–93% below) and narrowest in Mar (17% below).
  • Seasonality: India shows a distinct pattern—early lift in Oct–Nov, a December cooldown, and a March peak—compared to the global Dec–Feb peak.
  • Stability: India is markedly more volatile (4.6x the monthly swing of the global benchmark), with pronounced spikes and dips.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and India 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.