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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Media in Colombia

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Cost Per Purchase for Media in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Executive summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Media and target country Colombia compared to the global trend. Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, the selected series sits well below the global baseline across the overlapping months. The Colombia Media series averages $4.44 versus a global average of $46.85 (about 90% lower). A sharp spike appears in November 2024 followed by an extreme drop in early 2025 and very low, relatively flat values through mid–late 2025. The global baseline shows typical seasonal elevation in Q4–Q1, then a gradual easing into late Q3.

Context

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase (median, monthly)
  • Selection: Media industry in Colombia
  • Baseline: global median across all industries and countries

Selected dataset highlights (Media, Colombia)

  • Average across provided months: $4.44
  • High: $17.41 in Nov 2024
  • Low: $0.11 in Aug 2025
  • First-to-last change: down 99.4% (from $17.41 in Nov 2024 to $0.11 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility:
  • Month-to-month percentage changes across available points:
  • Nov 2024 → Jan 2025: −99.3%
  • Jan 2025 → Jul 2025: +9.3%
  • Jul 2025 → Aug 2025: −14.2%
  • Average absolute change across these steps: ~41%, dominated by the Nov → Jan collapse
  • Pattern notes: a pronounced November spike followed by compression near the $0.11–$0.13 range mid-year, with no clear recurring seasonal pattern beyond the Q4 peak.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Overlapping-month comparison (Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Jul 2025, Aug 2025):
  • Selected average: $4.44 vs. global $46.85 → ~90% below market
  • High/low:
  • Selected high $17.41 (Nov 2024) vs. global high $52.31 (Jan 2025)
  • Selected low $0.11 (Aug 2025) vs. global low $43.19 (Nov 2024) within the overlap
  • Relative gaps by month:
  • Nov 2024: $17.41 vs. $43.19 → ~60% below global
  • Jan 2025: $0.12 vs. $52.31 → ~99.8% below global
  • Jul 2025: $0.13 vs. $46.21 → ~99.7% below global
  • Aug 2025: $0.11 vs. $45.69 → ~99.8% below global
  • Volatility (global, overlapping months): +21.1%, −11.7%, −1.1% (average absolute ~11%), much steadier than the selected series.

Baseline seasonality and trend (global)

  • Average across full series (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): $47.82
  • High: $53.89 in Feb 2025
  • Low: $32.29 in Sep 2025
  • First-to-last change: down 30.8% (Oct 2024 → Sep 2025)
  • Seasonal pattern: costs typically elevate in Q4–Q1 (holiday and post-holiday periods), then ease into mid/late year, with a notable trough by September.

Key takeaways for marketers

  • The Media sector in Colombia is consistently below average versus the global benchmark in cost-per-purchase across the months provided.
  • The series shows an anomalously high November 2024 followed by a step change to very low levels from January onward.
  • Global trends display the expected Q4–Q1 elevation and a broad cooldown into late Q3, while the selected series does not mirror that pattern beyond its November spike.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Media 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 Media 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.