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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase for Marketplaces in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase (CPP) trends for industry Marketplaces and target country Norway compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Norway’s CPP is consistently below market: the selected series averages about 8.05 versus a global baseline of 49.24, roughly 84% lower on average across the period.
  • A strong seasonal spike appears in December 2024 (31.42), followed by a reversion to a 5–9 range in 2025. The global baseline also rises into Q4/Q1 but remains far more stable month to month.
  • Excluding the December outlier, Norway’s CPP averages 5.71, with typical month-to-month moves around 34% (vs ~4.7% in the baseline), indicating higher volatility at the local level.

Selected data overview (Marketplaces, Norway)

  • Level summary
  • Average: 8.05; median: 5.30.
  • High: 31.42 in Dec 2024; low: 3.57 in Oct 2024.
  • First-to-last change: +26.9% from Oct 2024 (3.57) to Aug 2025 (4.53).
  • Volatility and notable moves
  • Largest MoM increase: Nov→Dec 2024 (+518%, 5.08 → 31.42).
  • Largest MoM decrease: Dec 2024→Jan 2025 (-83%).
  • Outside of the December spike, MoM changes average ~34% in absolute terms, with a notable uptick in May 2025 (+68% to 8.82) before easing into summer (Aug 2025 at 4.53).

Global baseline overview

  • Level summary (matching months Oct 2024–Aug 2025)
  • Average: 49.24; high: 53.89 in Feb 2025; low: 43.19 in Nov 2024.
  • First-to-last change: -2.1% from Oct 2024 (46.67) to Aug 2025 (45.69).
  • Volatility
  • Average absolute MoM change: ~4.7%, indicating steady, gradual moves compared with Norway’s more variable pattern.

How Norway compares to the global baseline

  • Relative positioning
  • On average, Norway’s Marketplaces CPP is ~84% below the global baseline (8.05 vs 49.24). Excluding December, it is ~88% below (5.71 vs 49.24).
  • The gap is widest in months like Oct 2024 (3.57 vs 46.67, ~92% lower) and Aug 2025 (4.53 vs 45.69, ~90% lower).
  • Even at the December peak (31.42), Norway remains ~39% below the global level for that month (51.53).
  • Seasonality
  • Both series reflect typical Q4 pressure: costs rise into late Q4 and early Q1. Norway shows an outsized spike in December 2024, while the baseline follows a smoother climb through Dec–Feb and gradually eases into summer.

Seasonal patterns and volatility at a glance

  • Seasonal cues: CPP typically increases in Q4 around holiday periods, with continuing strength into January–February. In Norway’s Marketplaces data, this manifests as a sharp December surge and a secondary lift in May before trending down into late summer.
  • Volatility: Norway exhibits higher month-to-month variability than the global baseline, driven largely by the December swing, while the global trend remains comparatively steady.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.

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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.