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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Legal in Germany

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Cost Per Purchase for Legal in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Legal in Germany vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Legal and target country Germany 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

  • Legal in Germany sits well above market: the October 2024 median cost-per-purchase (CPP) is $157.73, which is 3.38x (+238%) higher than the global level in the same month and 3.30x (+230%) above the global 12‑month average.
  • The selected dataset contains a single month, so no month-to-month volatility or seasonality can be inferred locally.
  • The global baseline shows typical seasonal uplift in Q4 (December), steady costs through Q1–Q2, and a pronounced dip in September 2025, with overall CPP trending down 30.8% from October 2024 to September 2025.

Selected data overview: Legal, Germany

  • Coverage: October 2024 only.
  • Median cost-per-purchase: $157.73.
  • Average across period: $157.73 (single-month sample).
  • High/low: both $157.73 (October 2024).
  • Month-to-month change: not applicable; volatility cannot be measured with one data point.
  • Seasonal read: not available due to limited sample length.

Global baseline overview

  • Period: October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Average CPP: $47.82.
  • High: $53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: $32.29 in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: from $46.67 (Oct 2024) to $32.29 (Sep 2025), a decrease of 30.8%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month movement of about $3.25 (roughly 7%).
  • Notable shifts:
  • Q4 pattern: down from October to November, then up to December ($51.53), consistent with holiday-period pressure.
  • Early 2025 stays elevated (January–March around $52–$54).
  • Gradual easing through spring/summer, with a sharp dip in September 2025 (-29% vs August).

How Legal in Germany compares to the global trend

  • Relative level (same month): In October 2024, Legal in Germany at $157.73 is 238% above the global benchmark for that month ($46.67).
  • Relative to global range: The German Legal CPP in October exceeds the global peak month (February 2025 at $53.89) by about 193%, highlighting a materially above‑market position.
  • Relative to global average: Compared with the 12‑month global average of $47.82, German Legal remains well above average (+230%), indicating higher acquisition costs than the overall market baseline.

Seasonality and volatility context

  • Local (Germany, Legal): No seasonality or volatility can be established from a single month.
  • Global baseline: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, remain steady in early Q1, then soften into late summer with a notable low in September. Month-to-month changes are modest on average but can spike around year-end and late summer.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal and Germany 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 Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Germany, 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.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.