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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in Norway

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Cost Per Purchase in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry All industries available and target country Norway compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • On average, Norway’s monthly median cost per purchase was far above market: 171.20 versus the global baseline’s 49.24 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (about 3.5x higher, or +248%).
  • The Norwegian series showed extreme volatility, driven by a sharp spike in May 2025 (750.85) and elevated levels in July (467.98). Median month-to-month swing was ~78.5%, versus ~2.2% for the baseline.
  • Seasonal shape diverged from typical Q4 pressure: Norway decreased into late Q4 2024, rebounded in January, and surged in Q2–Q3, while the baseline stayed steady in the mid‑40s to low‑50s.

Scope and dataset

  • Metric: cost per purchase (monthly medians)
  • Industry: All industries available
  • Country: Norway
  • Selected period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (compared to the global baseline over the same months)

Trends in the selected series (Norway)

  • Average: 171.20; High: 750.85 (May 2025); Low: 29.68 (Dec 2024).
  • Range and notable movements:
  • Q4 2024 averaged 46.11, sliding from 73.99 in October to 29.68 in December.
  • January 2025 jumped to 118.33 (+299% vs December), then eased in February (41.65) and March (29.74).
  • Q2 2025 surged: April 68.48, May 750.85 (the outlier), June 177.32. July remained elevated at 467.98 before August retraced to 90.49.
  • First-to-last change: +22.3% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change ~191%; median ~78.5%. The single biggest swing was April→May (+~996%).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average gap: Norway 171.20 vs baseline 49.24 (+248% above global).
  • High/low baseline in the same window: High 53.89 (Feb 2025), Low 43.19 (Nov 2024), showing a narrow global range.
  • Stability: baseline average month-over-month movement ~4.7% (median ~2.2%), indicating steady market conditions relative to Norway’s sharp swings.
  • Months below baseline in Norway:
  • Nov 2024: 34.67 (−20% vs baseline 43.19)
  • Dec 2024: 29.68 (−42% vs 51.53)
  • Feb 2025: 41.65 (−23% vs 53.89)
  • Mar 2025: 29.74 (−43% vs 52.61)
  • Months above baseline in Norway (selected highlights):
  • Jan 2025: +126% vs global
  • Apr 2025: +33% vs global
  • May 2025: ~15x global
  • Jun 2025: ~3.8x global
  • Jul 2025: ~10x global
  • Aug 2025: ~2x global
  • Quarter view (averages):
  • Q4 2024: Norway 46.11 vs global 47.13 (in line)
  • Q1 2025: 63.24 vs 52.94 (above market)
  • Q2 2025: 332.22 vs 49.83 (well above market)
  • Q3 2025 to date: 279.23 vs 45.95 (well above market)

Seasonality and volatility

  • The global baseline shows mild seasonality with a gentle uptick in Q1 and easing into summer.
  • Norway diverged: costs fell through late Q4, then rebounded in January and spiked dramatically in May–July before normalizing in August. Overall, Norway was above average for most of 2025 and notably more volatile than the global trend.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Norway 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Norway, 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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Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

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.