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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Brazil

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Cost Per Purchase for Recreation and Travel in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Brazil compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected series is highly volatile, starting extremely above market in November 2024 and falling sharply through mid-2025. Overall change from the first to last observed month is -99.5%.
  • Against the global baseline, Brazil Recreation and Travel sits well above market in late 2024/early 2025, then moves below average from April onward.
  • Seasonality in the global data shows costs rising into December–February and easing through mid-year, with a pronounced dip by September.

Selected trend overview (cost per purchase)

  • Coverage: Nov 2024, Mar 2025, Apr 2025, Jul 2025, Aug 2025.
  • Average: 234.55. High: 909.91 (Nov 2024). Low: 4.99 (Aug 2025). Range: 904.93.
  • First-to-last change: -99.5% (909.91 in Nov 2024 to 4.99 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility between observed months:
  • Nov 2024 → Mar 2025: -78.6%
  • Mar → Apr: -88.0% (largest drop)
  • Apr → Jul: +68.7%
  • Jul → Aug: -87.3%
  • Average absolute change between observed points: ~80.7%, indicating very high month-to-month swings.
  • Notable spikes/dips: A sharp spike in Nov 2024 (909.91), followed by sustained declines, bottoming in Aug 2025 (4.99). Excluding the November spike, the average for the remaining months is 65.70.

Global baseline overview

  • Coverage: Sep 2024–Sep 2025.
  • Average: 47.73. High: 53.89 (Feb 2025). Low: 32.29 (Sep 2025). Range: 21.60.
  • First-to-last change: -30.7% (Sep 2024 to Sep 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~6.4%.
  • Seasonality: costs generally increase from December through February, then trend lower into late Q3/early Q4, with the lowest point in September.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • On overlapping months, Brazil Recreation and Travel versus global:
  • Nov 2024: +2,007% above market (909.91 vs 43.19).
  • Mar 2025: +271% above market (195.15 vs 52.61).
  • Apr 2025: -55% below market (23.33 vs 51.57).
  • Jul 2025: -15% below market (39.36 vs 46.21).
  • Aug 2025: -89% below market (4.99 vs 45.69).
  • Average comparison (same months): 234.55 for the selected set vs 47.85 for the global baseline (+390%). Removing the November spike, the selected average is 65.70, still ~34% above the baseline for those months.

Interpreting the pattern

  • The selected data shows an exceptional peak in November (Q4), then tracks below the global trend from April onward, aligning with the broader seasonal cooling seen in the baseline after Q1.
  • Compared to the steady global series, the Brazil Recreation and Travel segment exhibits outsized volatility and wider swings, especially across Q2–Q3.

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

Brazil Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3–4Carnival
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Tiradentes Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 19Corpus Christi
Sep 7Independence Day
Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 15Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 20Black Awareness Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas), Late November (Black Friday), Children's Day (Oct 12)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Carnival and Independence Day due to increased social activity. Children's Day (Oct 12) and Black Friday could see sharp spikes in competition. December (Christmas) may surge e‑commerce traffic, prompting high CPMs. Extended holiday weekends could shift ad engagement patterns.

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.