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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Nonprofit in the Netherlands sits below market on cost per purchase, averaging 35.0 versus the global baseline’s 49.5 (about 29% lower).
  • Volatility: The Netherlands shows much higher month-to-month swings (average absolute change ~8.9) than the global trend (~2.1), including a sharp surge in April and a late-summer peak.
  • Seasonality: Local costs fell steadily from November through March before spiking in April and again in August, while the global baseline rose into winter and eased into summer.
  • Trajectory: From November 2024 to August 2025, the Netherlands rose 43% overall, compared to a modest 5.8% increase globally.

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

Netherlands Nonprofit: monthly benchmarks

  • Average: 35.0 across Nov 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High: 54.1 in August 2025.
  • Low: 12.4 in March 2025.
  • Range: 41.7 between low and high.
  • Change from first to last month: +43% (37.8 in Nov 2024 to 54.1 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of ~8.9.
  • Notable moves:
  • Sequential declines Nov→Dec (−18.9%) and Dec→Jan (−15.1%), then a steep Jan→Feb drop (−47.9%).
  • February→March dipped another −8.8% to the period low.
  • A major rebound in March→April (+258.6%), followed by smaller moves through early summer.
  • July→August rose +27.3% to the period high.
  • Seasonal shape: Costs eased through Q1, spiked in April, stabilized in May–July, and peaked in late summer.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 49.5 (Nov 2024–Aug 2025).
  • High/low: 53.9 (February 2025) and 43.2 (November 2024).
  • Change from first to last month: +5.8%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ~2.1, indicating a smoother global pattern.
  • Seasonal shape: Elevated through December–March before easing into the summer, consistent with typical Q4/holiday season pressure and early-year carryover.

Relative positioning month by month

  • Below market in 9 of 10 months; closest to parity in June (just 1.4% below).
  • Above market only in August (+18.4% vs. baseline).
  • The largest divergence below market occurred in March (−76% vs. baseline), reflecting the local trough.

What this means for benchmarking

Across the period, Nonprofit in the Netherlands showed a markedly lower cost per purchase than the global benchmark but with significantly higher volatility and a distinctive seasonal profile: a prolonged slide into March, a pronounced April spike, and a late-summer high. By contrast, the global trend was steadier and more elevated during winter months.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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.

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.