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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for Nonprofit in Italy compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Italy’s Nonprofit cost-per-purchase shows extreme volatility, with a March 2025 spike that lifts the average well above the global baseline, despite most observed months sitting below global levels.
  • Seasonality is visible in the global baseline (higher costs in Q4 and early Q1, easing into summer, then a sharp September dip). Italy’s pattern diverges due to a one-off surge in March.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: cost-per-purchase (median, monthly)
  • Industry: Nonprofit
  • Country: Italy
  • Selected months available: Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Aug 2025
  • Baseline: global monthly medians from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025

Italy Nonprofit: trend highlights

  • Average across observed months: 198.58
  • Median across observed months: 31.55
  • High: 780.22 (Mar 2025)
  • Low: 16.13 (Nov 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +66.9% (Nov 2024 to Aug 2025)
  • Volatility (avg absolute change period-to-period across observed points): ~658%
  • Notable movements:
  • Nov → Dec 2024: +95.6% (16.13 to 31.55)
  • Dec 2024 → Mar 2025: +2,374% (31.55 to 780.22)
  • Mar → Jun 2025: −82.3% (780.22 to 138.07)
  • Jun → Aug 2025: −80.5% (138.07 to 26.92)

Interpretation for marketers: the typical month (median 31.55) is low, but rare surges can dramatically inflate averages.

Global baseline: context

  • Average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 47.82; high: 53.89 (Feb 2025); low: 32.29 (Sep 2025)
  • Volatility (avg absolute month-to-month change): ~7.0%
  • Seasonal pattern: costs rise from November through February, then generally ease into summer, with a pronounced dip in September—consistent with higher Q4/early Q1 competition and post-peak softening.

Italy vs. global baseline

  • Overlapping-month average: Italy 198.58 vs. global 48.00 → Italy is about +314% higher on average, driven by the March spike.
  • Median comparison (overlapping months): Italy 31.55 vs. global 46.96 → Italy’s typical month is below market.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Nov 2024: 16.13 vs. 43.19 → 62.7% below baseline (below market)
  • Dec 2024: 31.55 vs. 51.53 → 38.7% below baseline (below market)
  • Mar 2025: 780.22 vs. 52.61 → ~14.8x above baseline (well above market)
  • Jun 2025: 138.07 vs. 46.96 → ~2.9x above baseline (above market)
  • Aug 2025: 26.92 vs. 45.69 → 41.1% below baseline (below market)
  • Share of months below baseline: 3 of 5; above: 2 of 5 (the March surge being the outlier).

Seasonality and volatility notes

  • The global series reflects typical Facebook Ads seasonality: higher cost-per-purchase in Q4 and early Q1, moderating into summer.
  • Italy’s Nonprofit series does not follow this pattern cleanly due to the March outlier; outside of that spike, costs in November, December, and August trend below global norms.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and Italy 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 Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.