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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for IT Services & Outsourcing in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Purchase for IT Services & Outsourcing in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry IT Services & Outsourcing and target country United Arab Emirates compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected data is available for IT Services & Outsourcing in the United Arab Emirates for the months shown, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be made. The global baseline serves as the directional benchmark.
  • Globally, cost-per-purchase averaged about $47.82 from October 2024 to September 2025, with a high of $53.89 in February and a low of $32.29 in September.
  • The period ends 30.8% lower than it started (from $46.67 in October 2024 to $32.29 in September 2025), driven largely by a sharp September dip.
  • Seasonality is evident: costs are elevated in late Q4 through Q1, then cool through spring and summer before a pronounced drop in September.

About this analysis and data coverage

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase (monthly median).
  • Selected segment: IT Services & Outsourcing in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Baseline: global aggregate across all industries and countries.
  • Data window: Oct 2024–Sep 2025.

Selected segment overview

  • The selected_data time series contains no observations for the chosen industry and country during this window.
  • As a result, highlights (averages, highs/lows, volatility) and a direct comparison to the global baseline cannot be computed for the selected segment.

Global baseline trend for cost-per-purchase

  • Average: $47.82 across the 12-month period.
  • High and low: peak at $53.89 in February 2025; trough at $32.29 in September 2025. The overall range is $21.60.
  • Start vs end: from $46.67 (Oct 2024) to $32.29 (Sep 2025), a -30.8% change.
  • Quarterly pattern:
  • Q4 2024 average: $47.13
  • Q1 2025 average: $52.94 (highest quarter)
  • Q2 2025 average: $49.83
  • Q3 2025 average: $41.39 (lowest quarter)

Volatility and seasonality

  • Average month-to-month absolute change: about $3.25 (~7% on average), skewed by a large September drop.
  • Notable moves:
  • Biggest monthly increase: December 2024, +$8.34 vs November.
  • Biggest monthly decrease: September 2025, -$13.40 vs August.
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Elevated costs from late Q4 into Q1 (holiday and early-year periods), with December through February remaining above $51.
  • Gradual cooling from March to August, followed by a pronounced drop in September.

Relative positioning vs. global benchmark

  • Because no selected data is available for IT Services & Outsourcing in the United Arab Emirates, we cannot determine whether this segment sits above market, below average, or in line with overall trends. The global baseline should be used as the directional benchmark for this period.

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

United Arab Emirates Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 30–31Eid al-Fitr
Jun 6Arafat Day
Jun 7–9Eid al-Adha
Jul 7Islamic New Year
Sep 15Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 1Commemoration Day
Dec 2–3UAE National Day

Key Shopping Season

Ramadan + Eid (Mar–Apr), End of November–December (UAE National Day, Christmas, New Year), Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec through Jan)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs may rise sharply during Ramadan and Eid, especially in e‑commerce, gifting, F&B, and beauty sectors. UAE National Day campaigns could lead to high local bidding activity in travel, banking, and luxury retail. Dubai Shopping Festival drives elevated CPMs from mid-December to mid-January. Islamic holidays shift each year, affecting year-over-year comparisons.

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.