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

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Cost Per Purchase for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • In October 2024, cost-per-purchase for IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway was 77.45, which is 66% above the global baseline for the same month (46.67) — clearly above market.
  • With only one month available for the selected series, internal volatility, seasonality, and first-to-last change cannot be assessed for Norway.
  • The global baseline shows a rise into December–February, then a steady easing through summer, with a sharp dip in September 2025 to the yearly low (32.29). Overall change from October 2024 to September 2025 is -30.8%.
  • Baseline month-to-month movements average 3.25 (about 6.8% of the mean), indicating moderate volatility.

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing and target country Norway compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Scope and framing

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase (median by month)
  • Selection: IT Services & Outsourcing in Norway (single data point: October 2024)
  • Baseline: global monthly series from October 2024 to September 2025

Selected dataset highlights

  • Level: 77.45 in October 2024
  • Average, high, low: all 77.45 (single month)
  • Notable movement: not measurable (no month-to-month series)
  • First-to-last change: not applicable (single month)
  • Relative positioning: above market versus the same-month global baseline (+66%)

Baseline overview (global)

  • Average across the period: 47.82
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change ≈ 3.25 (≈6.8% of the mean)
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → Sep 2025): -30.8%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024 lifted +8.34 from November (up ~19%)
  • Largest single-month drop occurred in September 2025: -13.40 from August (down ~29%)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Point-in-time comparison (Oct 2024): Norway at 77.45 vs baseline 46.67 — 66% above market for that month.
  • Relative to the global average (47.82): +62% higher.
  • Even against the global peak (53.89 in Feb 2025), Norway’s October level sits higher (+44%), signaling a materially elevated cost-per-purchase.
  • Seasonality context: While Norway’s series has only one observation, the global pattern generally rises into December–February before easing, with the lowest level observed in September.

Seasonal signals

  • Baseline indicates year-end and early Q1 cost pressure (December–February).
  • Gradual normalization from spring into summer.
  • Marked end-of-period trough in September 2025.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry IT Services & Outsourcing and Norway 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 Norway, 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.

Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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.