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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Singapore

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Cost Per Purchase for Marketplaces in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Compared to the global baseline, Marketplaces in Singapore showed markedly higher cost per purchase for most of the period, averaging around 4x above market, but ended the window far below baseline.
  • Strong seasonality and volatility: elevated costs in Q4, a sharp spike in March 2025, then a steep decline into summer with August hitting the lowest point.
  • Month-to-month swings in Singapore were extreme (average ±116% MoM) versus a stable global pattern (±4.7% MoM).

What this analysis covers

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

Marketplaces in Singapore: median cost per purchase

  • Overall level: The average across Oct 2024–Aug 2025 was 193.99, with a very wide range from a high of 532.59 (Mar 2025) to a low of 2.36 (Aug 2025).
  • Start vs. end: From 311.44 (Oct 2024) to 2.36 (Aug 2025), a -99.2% change.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4 uplift: Oct–Dec averaged 353.02, led by November at 430.95 and December at 316.67.
  • New year reset: January fell to 122.79, followed by 68.41 in February.
  • Notable spike: March surged to 532.59 before retracing to 219.04 in April.
  • Summer slide: May–August trended down to the period low (May 45.20, July 19.31, August 2.36).
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month movement was approximately ±116%, with the largest increase from February to March (+679%) and the largest drop July to August (-87.8%).

Global baseline comparison

  • Overall level: The global baseline averaged 49.24 over the same months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), ranging from 53.89 (Feb 2025) to 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • Start vs. end: 46.67 (Oct 2024) to 45.69 (Aug 2025), a modest -2.1% change.
  • Seasonality: Mild Q4 uplift peaking in December (51.53), with relatively steady costs through Q1–Q3 and low volatility (±4.7% MoM).

Relative positioning: Singapore vs. global

  • On average, Singapore’s Marketplaces ran about 3.9x above the global median across the period, clearly above market.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, and Jun.
  • Below baseline: May (45.20 vs 50.97), July (19.31 vs 46.21), and August (2.36 vs 45.69).
  • Spread and stability: Singapore’s range (≈530) vastly exceeded the global range (≈10.7), underscoring much higher volatility locally.

Seasonal and structural notes

  • Q4 uplift is evident in Singapore and globally, with costs typically increasing around holiday periods.
  • Singapore diverged sharply in spring/summer 2025, with a March spike followed by a rapid descent to multi-month lows by August, while the global trend stayed broadly stable.

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

Singapore Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year Day 1
Jan 30Chinese New Year Day 2
Mar 31Hari Raya Puasa
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 12Vesak Day
Jun 7Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9National Day
Oct 20Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late January (Chinese New Year), October–December (Deepavali, National Day promotions, Christmas), Mid-year retail events

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Chinese New Year and Deepavali for gifting, food, and apparel categories. Good Friday, Hari Raya, and Vesak Day long weekends could shift consumer behavior and spike media consumption. National Day promotions might elevate ad costs in entertainment and tourism. Singapore's small, affluent market means events can have noticeable retail impact.

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.