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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Real Estate in Canada

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Cost Per Purchase for Real Estate in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for the Real Estate industry in Canada compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • On average, Canada Real Estate ran above market: 214.3 vs 49.2 globally (+4.35x) across Oct 2024–Aug 2025. Nine of eleven months were above the global median.
  • Highest month in Canada Real Estate was April 2025 (415.6); lowest was August 2025 (3.7). The series declined 96.2% from October 2024 to August 2025.
  • Volatility was high: average absolute month-to-month change was 67.2% vs 4.7% globally. Notable swings included +278% in November and -98.7% in July.
  • Seasonality: costs rose through Q4 and into spring (peak in April), then compressed sharply midsummer. The global baseline showed mild Q4/Q1 lift and gradual softening into summer.

Canada Real Estate: cost per purchase summary

  • Timeframe: Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Average: 214.3; median: 209.7.
  • High/low: April 2025 at 415.6; August 2025 at 3.7.
  • First-to-last change: from 97.6 (Oct) to 3.7 (Aug), a -96.2% move.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 67.2%.
  • Notable movements:
  • November 2024 spiked to 369.2 (+278% MoM).
  • December 2024 fell to 134.5 (-63.6% MoM).
  • Spring acceleration: February to April climbed from 209.7 to 415.6 (+98.3% cumulative).
  • July 2025 collapsed to 4.7 (-98.7% MoM), followed by another dip in August (3.7, -20.8% MoM).

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 49.2; median: 51.0 (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • High/low: February 2025 at 53.9; November 2024 at 43.2.
  • First-to-last change: 46.7 (Oct) to 45.7 (Aug), -2.1%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 4.7%.
  • Relative positioning (Canada Real Estate vs global):
  • Above market in 9 of 11 months; often markedly so in Q4–Q2:
  • November: 369.2 vs 43.2 (+8.6x).
  • April: 415.6 vs 51.6 (+8.1x).
  • June: 351.1 vs 47.0 (+7.5x).
  • Below market in July–August:
  • July: 4.7 vs 46.2 (~90% below).
  • August: 3.7 vs 45.7 (~92% below).

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Seasonal lift is evident for Canada Real Estate from Q4 through spring, with the highest point in April—consistent with the broader pattern that costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods and remain elevated into early-year surges.
  • The global baseline shows a modest December–February uptick and a gradual easing into summer, remaining relatively stable compared to the sharp swings observed in Canada Real Estate.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Real Estate and Canada 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 Real Estate industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Canada, 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.

Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.