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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Legal in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase for Legal in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Legal and target country Sweden compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected data was available for Legal in Sweden during the period provided, so direct comparison to the global baseline is not possible. The global series is therefore the best directional benchmark for this timeframe.
  • Globally, cost-per-purchase averaged 47.82 over the last 12 months, with a peak in February 2025 (53.89) and a low in September 2025 (32.29).
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rose into December and remained elevated through Q1, then trended down across spring and summer, with a sharp dip in September.
  • Volatility was moderate overall, with an average month-to-month absolute change of about 7%, punctuated by a +19.3% jump in December and a -29.3% drop in September.

Global baseline trend for cost-per-purchase

  • Average across the period: 47.82; median: 48.96.
  • High: 53.89 (February 2025); low: 32.29 (September 2025); range: 21.60.
  • From the first month (October 2024: 46.67) to the last (September 2025: 32.29), the metric declined by 30.8%.
  • Notable movements:
  • November 2024 fell 7.5% vs October.
  • December 2024 spiked 19.3% vs November, consistent with holiday demand pressure.
  • Q1 2025 remained elevated, culminating in the annual high in February.
  • A steady softening followed from March through August, ending with a pronounced 29.3% decline in September to the period low.

Seasonal patterns marketers should note

  • Q4 uplift: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; in this dataset, December was notably higher than October (+10.4%) and November (+19.3%).
  • Q1 firmness: Elevated costs persisted into January and February, peaking in February.
  • Gradual Q2–Q3 easing: From March to August, monthly changes were small and mostly negative (roughly 1–2% declines, with a larger -7.9% step in June), signaling softer acquisition costs leading into late summer.
  • September reset: A significant dip to the period low suggests a potential post-peak correction.

Selected segment (Legal, Sweden)

  • The selected_data time-series for Legal in Sweden is empty for the period provided. As a result:
  • We cannot compute averages, highs/lows, volatility, or month-to-month changes for the selected segment.
  • We cannot characterize performance as above market, below average, or in line with overall trends for Sweden’s Legal sector in this window.
  • The global baseline should be used as the directional reference for this timeframe.

How the selected segment compares to the global baseline

  • Due to the absence of data for Legal in Sweden, no numeric comparison (averages, highs/lows, volatility) to the global baseline can be made for this period.
  • The global baseline indicates seasonally higher costs in December–February and lower costs into late summer, ending with an unusually low September.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal and Sweden 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 Sweden, 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.

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Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.