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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Colombia

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Cost Per Purchase for Marketing & Advertising in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: Marketing & Advertising in Colombia vs global

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

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Colombia’s average cost per purchase across the reported months is 112.18, sitting about 129% above the global baseline average of 49.00. Positioning is generally above market, but not consistently so across the year.
  • Trend direction: From October 2024 to August 2025, Colombia falls 81.7% overall (138.07 to 25.30), while the global series edges down 2.1% (46.67 to 45.69).
  • Volatility: Colombia shows extreme month-to-month swings (average absolute change ≈ 237%), far higher than the global baseline’s steadier 5.3%.
  • Seasonality: Costs jump in Q4 (notably December) and exhibit another sharp spike in March, then reset sharply in May, with partial recovery into summer.

Selected data overview: Marketing & Advertising in Colombia

  • Average: 112.18 across 10 reported months.
  • High: 374.30 in March 2025.
  • Low: 5.47 in May 2025.
  • First-to-last change: -81.7% from October 2024 (138.07) to August 2025 (25.30).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024 surges to 314.96 after November’s 117.46 (+168% m/m).
  • January 2025 drops to 35.34 (-88.8% m/m), then March 2025 jumps to 374.30 (+819% from February).
  • May 2025 collapses to 5.47 (-98.5% vs March) before rebounding to 51.17 in June (+835% m/m).
  • Overall pattern: Pronounced surges in late Q4 and March, followed by sharp corrections and a mid-year stabilization at lower levels.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average comparison: Colombia 112.18 vs global 49.00 (+129%), indicating above-market costs on average.
  • High/low comparison (over the same months):
  • Global high: 53.89 in February 2025; low: 43.19 in November 2024.
  • Colombia eclipses the global peak in multiple months (notably December and March) but also posts several months far below the global average (January, February, May, July, August).
  • Consistency: Colombia is above the global baseline in 5 of 10 months (October, November, December, March, and June) and below it in the others.
  • Volatility: Colombia’s month-to-month changes are erratic compared with the globally stable corridor that fluctuates within single-digit percentages most months.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4 lift: Colombia’s December spike aligns with typical Q4 cost pressure seen around peak shopping periods, whereas the global series stays relatively contained.
  • Q1–Q2 whiplash: After a January reset, Colombia’s March spike stands out versus the baseline’s mild February peak and gradual softening into mid-year.
  • Mid-year normalization: From June to August, Colombia trends at lower, more stable levels, generally below the global average.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising and Colombia 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 Marketing & Advertising industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.