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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit in India

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Nonprofit and target country India compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • India’s Nonprofit cost-per-purchase averaged 44.22 across the observed months (Nov 2024–Aug 2025), about 10% below the global baseline average of 49.18 over the same period.
  • Volatility was high in India: the average move between data points was roughly 22.3, with an extreme dip in February 2025 (3.18) and a peak in June 2025 (82.46).
  • Relative to the global trend, India was below market in most months, but sharply above market in May–July 2025.

Overview of the selected time series (India, Nonprofit)

  • Coverage: Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Feb–Aug 2025.
  • Average: 44.22
  • High: 82.46 in June 2025
  • Low: 3.18 in February 2025
  • First-to-last change: from 37.82 (Nov 2024) to 28.73 (Aug 2025), down 24% overall.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute change between points: ~22.3
  • Largest declines: Dec 2024 to Feb 2025 (-89.9%); July to August 2025 (-55.0%)
  • Largest increases: February to March 2025 (+1,269% off a low base); April to May 2025 (+80.8%)

Notable movements:

  • Q4 2024 eased from 37.82 in November to 31.55 in December.
  • A dramatic trough in February 2025 (3.18) was followed by a rapid recovery to 43.50 in March and a climb to a high of 82.46 in June.
  • Costs then cooled to 63.87 in July and further to 28.73 in August.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 49.18 vs 44.22 in India (about 10% lower in India).
  • Baseline highs/lows across the same months: high 53.89 (Feb 2025), low 43.19 (Nov 2024); a tight range of ~10.69, indicating much lower volatility than India’s range of ~79.29.
  • Month-by-month positioning for India vs global:
  • Below market: Nov 2024 (-12%), Dec 2024 (-39%), Feb 2025 (-94%), Mar 2025 (-17%), Apr 2025 (-26%), Aug 2025 (-37%)
  • Above market: May 2025 (+35%), Jun 2025 (+76%), Jul 2025 (+38%)

Seasonality and patterns

  • Baseline seasonal signal: costs rose into December (Nov 43.19 to Dec 51.53), a common Q4 effect, and then stayed in a mid-40s to low-50s band through summer.
  • India diverged in Q4 2024 with a decrease from November to December, then showed a pronounced run-up into early summer 2025 (May–June) before easing sharply by August.
  • Net effect: while global cost-per-purchase remained steady, India’s Nonprofit segment experienced outsized swings, including an extreme low in February and a mid-year spike.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and India 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 Nonprofit industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting India, 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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India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.