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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for IT Services & Outsourcing in Canada

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Cost Per Purchase for IT Services & Outsourcing in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: IT Services & Outsourcing in Canada vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing in Canada 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

  • Overall level: Canada’s median cost-per-purchase (CPP) averages 298.72 across the months observed, about 6.1x above the global baseline average of 49.31 for the same months. Excluding an extreme October spike, the Canadian average is still 105.82, roughly 2.1x above market.
  • Trend direction: From October 2024 to August 2025, CPP in Canada falls 80.8% overall (1841.95 to 354.42). The global baseline is broadly stable over the same window (-2.1%).
  • Volatility: Canada shows very high month‑to‑month volatility (average absolute change ~177%; median 56%), versus a steady global trend (~5.9% average absolute change; median 3.1%).
  • Seasonal pattern: Q4 is elevated. November–December in Canada average 134.57 vs the global 47.36 (≈2.8x), in line with typical holiday-period cost pressure. After a deep trough in February–March, costs rebound into summer with a sharp August spike.
  • Relative position by month: Above market in 5 of 9 shared months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Aug); below market in 4 months (Feb, Mar, May, Jun).

Selected data overview (Canada, IT Services & Outsourcing)

  • Coverage: 9 months from 2024-10 to 2025-08 (missing April and July).
  • Average: 298.72; high: 1841.95 (2024-10); low: 12.61 (2025-03).
  • First–last change: -80.8% (1841.95 in Oct 2024 to 354.42 in Aug 2025).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Spike: October 2024 at 1841.95 and August 2025 at 354.42.
  • Dip: February–March 2025 trough at 16.91 and 12.61.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month absolute changes include -93.6% (Oct→Nov), +27.1% (Nov→Dec), -6.4% (Dec→Jan), -88.0% (Jan→Feb), -25.4% (Feb→Mar), +74.3% (Mar→May), +38.6% (May→Jun), +1062.8% (Jun→Aug).

Comparison with global baseline

  • Average level (shared months): Canada 298.72 vs global 49.31 (≈6.1x higher). Baseline high/low over these months: 53.89 (2025-02) and 43.19 (2024-11).
  • Seasonality comparison:
  • Q4: Global costs lift modestly into December–February, while Canada shows an outlier in October and sustained elevation in November–December.
  • Early Q1–Q2: Canada drops sharply below global in February–March (0.31x and 0.24x of baseline), then gradually recovers by June (0.65x of baseline).
  • Summer: Canada surges in August to 7.8x the global level.
  • Stability: Global CPP ranges narrowly (≈43–54) and changes slowly (median month-to-month movement ~3.1%). Canada’s distribution is wide (12.61 to 1841.95) and highly variable.

Seasonal and monthly pattern highlights

  • Q4 elevation aligns with typical holiday pressures seen in Facebook Ads benchmarks; however, October 2024 in Canada is an extreme outlier relative to both its own series and the global trend.
  • The lowest CPP appears in late winter (February–March), consistent with a post-holiday demand reset.
  • After a moderate climb through late spring and early summer, August shows a pronounced rebound above market.

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

Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.