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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in Philippines

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Cost Per Purchase in Philippines

February 2025 - February 2026

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Overview

Cost per Purchase (CPP) for all industries in the Philippines ran materially below the global benchmark through 2025, but with far sharper swings. The year opened and closed at low levels, surged mid-year, and briefly cleared global costs in August before sliding back. This pattern signals a market with meaningful month-to-month volatility and a singular Q3 spike rather than a steady climb or decline. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for all industries in the Philippines compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

The Philippines started 2025 with a CPP of 16.84 and ended at 17.48—essentially flat (+4% from January to December). The year’s high arrived in August at 63.39, nearly 4x the January low, while the full-year average landed at 32.82 (median 32.45). The biggest month-to-month jumps occurred in April (+14.65) and especially August (+42.70 versus July), followed by sharp pullbacks in September (−27.35) and November (−20.73). On average, CPP moved 14.6 points per month, indicating a choppy market.

By contrast, global CPP averaged 51.65 in 2025 and shifted by only 1.6 points per month—a much tighter band. Globally, CPP eased from 53.15 in January to 47.62 in December (−10%), a gentle decline compared to the Philippines’ dramatic mid-year surge and Q4 comedown.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

A three-act rhythm defined the Philippines in 2025:

  • Q1 was low-to-moderate, rising from January’s trough to March.
  • Q2 lifted further, peaking in April at 51.51—nearly in line with the global benchmark—before cooling into June.
  • Q3 was the top season, averaging 40.04, driven by August’s outsized peak of 63.39. That surge proved short-lived, as costs retreated in September.
  • Q4 softened materially. October held at 39.25, then CPP fell to 18.53 in November and 17.48 in December. The quarter averaged 25.09, roughly half its Q3 level.

Global seasonality was steadier: averages hovered near 52 across Q1–Q3 with a mild easing in Q4. The Philippines diverged from that pattern—less about steady competition and more about pronounced mid-year spikes and year-end troughs in country-specific ad costs.

Philippines vs. Global

Across 2025, the Philippines averaged 36% below global CPP (32.82 vs. 51.65). Only one month ran above market: August, at 19% higher than the global median. April narrowed the gap to near parity (2% below), while the widest discounts appeared at the bookends—January (68% below) and December (63% below). In Q4 specifically, the Philippines averaged 25.09 versus the global 49.25, a 49% discount. Overall trendlines diverged: global CPP declined steadily (−10%), while the Philippines ended flat but was roughly nine times more volatile month-to-month.

Closing

Understanding Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase benchmarks for all industries in the Philippines highlights a year marked by low entry and exit points, a pronounced August spike, and larger swings than the global market. These Facebook Ads benchmarks help frame CPP performance in the Philippines against worldwide trends, complementing broader CPC trends, CPM analysis, and CTR performance across industry ad performance contexts.

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 Philippines, 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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Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.