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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Media in Israel

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Cost Per Purchase for Media in Israel

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Media and target country Israel compared to the global trend.
  • Overall level: Israel’s Media cost-per-purchase averaged 46.72 over the period, about 5% below the global baseline (49.24), indicating slightly below-market costs on average.
  • Seasonality: Costs were elevated in Q4 and peaked in January, then trended down sharply through summer, consistent with higher holiday-period demand and post-peak normalization.
  • Volatility: Israel showed high month-to-month volatility (average absolute MoM change 13.88) versus a much steadier global baseline (2.24).
  • Direction of travel: From October to August, Israel fell by 83.6%, shifting from well above market in Q4–January to well below market from February onward.

What the selected time series shows

  • Average: 46.72 across 11 months.
  • High/low: Highest in January 2025 at 93.63; lowest in August 2025 at 13.84.
  • Range: 79.79 between peak and trough, reflecting substantial variability.
  • Trend: From 84.21 in October 2024 to 13.84 in August 2025 (−83.6%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move of 13.88. The sharpest swing was a −59.12 drop from January to February (−63% month-over-month).

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same Oct–Aug window): 49.24; high 53.89 (February 2025), low 43.19 (November 2024).
  • Baseline trend: From 46.67 in October 2024 to 45.69 in August 2025 (−2.1%), indicating relative stability.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market in Q4 and January: +80% in October, +44% in November, +40% in December, +79% in January.
  • Below market from February onward: −36% in February, −35% in March, widening to −70% by August.
  • Conclusion: Israel’s Media costs started far above the global norm in Q4–January, then moved decisively below the global level from February through summer.

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Seasonal lift: Elevated costs in October–December with a spike in January align with typical holiday-period pressure in Facebook Ads benchmarks.
  • Normalization: A sharp reset in February, followed by a steady downtrend into summer.
  • Stability contrast: The global baseline shows mild Q4/Q1 uplift and modest softening into late summer, but with much lower volatility than Israel’s Media segment.

Notable monthly highlights

  • Q4 2024 average (Oct–Dec): 72.81, well above the global baseline for the same months.
  • Peak: January 2025 at 93.63 (the period’s high).
  • Inflection: February 2025 dropped to 34.51, marking the transition from above-market to below-market levels.
  • Low: August 2025 at 13.84, the period’s trough and 70% below the global baseline that month.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Media and Israel 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 Israel, 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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Israel Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

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.