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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Real Estate in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for Real Estate in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: time-series summary

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

Main takeaways

  • Data availability: there are no recorded observations for the selected Real Estate in Italy segment in the provided period, so direct in-market statistics and a like-for-like comparison are not possible.
  • Global baseline context: across Oct 2024–Sep 2025, the global median cost-per-purchase averaged 47.82, peaking in February 2025 (53.89) and bottoming in September 2025 (32.29).
  • Direction of travel: the baseline fell 30.8% from October 2024 (46.67) to September 2025 (32.29).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute movement was 3.25, with the largest rise from November to December (+8.34, +19.3%) and the steepest drop from August to September (-13.40, -29.3%).
  • Seasonality: costs rose into late Q4 and Q1, then eased through Q2 and Q3, with a pronounced dip in September—consistent with typical holiday season effects and post-peak normalization.

Selected data overview

  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Country: Italy
  • Status: No selected_data points were available for the period, so averages, highs/lows, and month-to-month changes cannot be calculated for this segment.

Baseline trend analysis

  • Average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 47.82
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 32.29 in September 2025
  • First-to-last change: -30.8% (46.67 in October 2024 to 32.29 in September 2025)
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Increase: November to December +8.34 (+19.3%), ending December at 51.53
  • Decrease: August to September -13.40 (-29.3%), reaching the period low
  • Quarterly averages:
  • Q4 2024: 47.13
  • Q1 2025: 52.94
  • Q2 2025: 49.83
  • Q3 2025: 41.39

Comparison to the baseline

  • Because there are no available data points for Real Estate in Italy in the selected window, relative positioning versus the global benchmark (above market, below average, or in line) cannot be determined.
  • The global baseline, however, indicates elevated cost-per-purchase through Q4–Q1 and a steady cooldown into Q2 and Q3, culminating in a sharp September trough.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonal pattern: a clear Q4 lift that carries into Q1 (holiday and early-year spending), followed by a gradual decline through spring and summer, with the lowest values in early fall.
  • Volatility profile: average month-to-month change of 3.25, with a wide overall range of 21.60 between the high (February) and the low (September).

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Real Estate and Italy 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 Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.