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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Nonprofit in New Zealand

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Cost Per Purchase for Nonprofit in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Nonprofit in New Zealand vs global

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

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: New Zealand Nonprofit cost per purchase averaged 40.79 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 17% below the global average of 49.24 (below market).
  • Trend: From the first to last month, New Zealand rose 73% (25.73 in Oct 2024 to 44.61 in Aug 2025), while the global baseline fell 2% (in line with overall global stability).
  • Volatility: New Zealand showed high month-to-month movement (average absolute change 9.46), around 4.2x more volatile than the global baseline (2.24).
  • Highs and lows: New Zealand peaked at 55.84 (Jan 2025) and bottomed at 16.59 (Nov 2024). Globally, the high was 53.89 (Feb 2025) and the low 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • Seasonal pattern: Costs climbed into December–February, softened from April through July, and rebounded in August—similar directionally to global Q4–Q1 strength, but with sharper swings.

Selected data performance (Nonprofit, New Zealand)

  • Average: 40.79 across 11 months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • High/low:
  • High: 55.84 in Jan 2025 (also elevated in Feb at 55.82 and Mar at 53.47).
  • Low: 16.59 in Nov 2024.
  • Range: 39.25 between high and low, indicating wide dispersion.
  • Month-to-month volatility: Average absolute change of 9.46.
  • Direction of travel: +73% from Oct 2024 (25.73) to Aug 2025 (44.61).
  • Notable movements:
  • Sharp dip in Nov 2024 (16.59), then a spike in Dec 2024 (41.69), the largest monthly jump (+25.10).
  • Pullback from Mar to Apr 2025 (-15.42), with softer levels through Jul (32.60), before an Aug rebound (44.61).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level comparison:
  • Average: New Zealand 40.79 vs global 49.24 (below market).
  • In 8 of 11 months, New Zealand sat below the global median; it was above in Jan–Mar 2025.
  • Extremes:
  • New Zealand’s peak (55.84) slightly exceeded the global peak (53.89), while its trough (16.59) was far below the global low (43.19), highlighting greater variability.
  • Volatility:
  • New Zealand’s average month-to-month move (9.46) vs global (2.24) underscores much sharper swings locally.
  • Trendline:
  • Global costs rose through Q4 into Q1 (Nov to Feb), then eased steadily into mid-year.
  • New Zealand followed the same broad shape (Dec–Feb strength, spring/summer softness) but with a pronounced November dip and a stronger Q1 surge.

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; the global data show a steady climb from November to February.
  • New Zealand mirrored the year-end to New Year uplift, with especially elevated January–February levels and a mid-year trough around April–July before an August recovery.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.