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

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Cost Per Purchase for IT Services & Outsourcing in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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.
  • Data availability: No in-market time-series was provided for India in IT Services & Outsourcing, so the summary below focuses on the global baseline to contextualize expected ranges and seasonality.
  • Global pattern: The global baseline averages $47.82 over Oct 2024–Sep 2025, peaking in February ($53.89) and bottoming in September ($32.29). Overall change from the first to last month is down 30.8%.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute movement is $3.25 (≈6.8% of the average), with a notable December surge and a sharp September correction.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: cost per purchase (median by month)
  • Industry: IT Services & Outsourcing
  • Country: India
  • Baseline: global benchmark series (Oct 2024–Sep 2025)

Selected segment (India, IT Services & Outsourcing)

  • No monthly data points were provided for the selected segment. As a result, averages, highs/lows, and volatility for India cannot be calculated from the input.
  • Implication for reading this report: comparisons “above market” or “below average” cannot be determined for India. The global baseline below offers directional context for where India’s figures would likely sit when data becomes available.

Global baseline benchmarks (context)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024 to Sep 2025
  • Average cost per purchase: $47.82
  • High: $53.89 in Feb 2025
  • Low: $32.29 in Sep 2025
  • Range: $21.60 between high and low
  • First-to-last change: from $46.67 in Oct 2024 to $32.29 in Sep 2025, a decrease of 30.8%
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of $3.25 (≈6.8% of average)
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • November to December 2024: +$8.34 (+19.3%), a strong seasonal uptick.
  • August to September 2025: -$13.40 (-29.3%), the steepest monthly drop in the period.
  • Seasonal patterns: In line with common Facebook Ads seasonality, costs rose into December and remained elevated through Q1 (Jan–Feb peak). From March through August, costs gradually eased before a pronounced September dip.

How the selected segment compares to the global baseline

  • With no India time-series provided, relative positioning versus the global market (above market, below average, or in-line) cannot be assessed.
  • For reference, the global benchmark central tendency sits at $47.82, with observed values mostly in the mid-$40s to mid-$50s outside of the September drop.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry IT Services & Outsourcing 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. In the IT Services & Outsourcing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.