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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Retail in Brazil

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Cost Per Purchase for Retail in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Retail in Brazil shows a consistently lower Facebook Ads cost per purchase than the global baseline—about 56% below market on average across the period analyzed.
  • Clear seasonality is visible: costs climb through Q4, drop sharply in Q1, and then spike in May 2025.
  • Volatility is elevated versus the global trend due to a single outsized jump in May; otherwise month-to-month movements are moderate and in line with typical seasonal shifts.
  • The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Retail and target country Brazil compared to the global trend. We summarize monthly medians, highlighting averages, highs and lows, first-to-last changes, and volatility for both the selected dataset and the global baseline.

Retail in Brazil: trend overview (selected data)

  • Coverage: Sep 2024–May 2025 (Apr 2025 not available)
  • Average cost per purchase: 21.86
  • High / low: 51.09 (May 2025) / 12.75 (Mar 2025)
  • First-to-last change: +153% (from 20.17 in Sep 2024 to 51.09 in May 2025)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 8.12
  • Excluding the May spike: ~3.08

Seasonality and notable moves:

  • Q4 2024 rose steadily: Oct dipped (17.95), then Nov (20.81) and Dec (23.48) climbed—consistent with higher costs around holiday periods.
  • Q1 2025 saw sustained declines: Jan (15.19), Feb (13.47), and Mar (12.75) reached the period’s low.
  • May 2025 spiked to 51.09 after a missing April data point.

Global baseline comparison

To ensure a like-for-like view, we compare the same months (Sep 2024–May 2025, excluding Apr for selected data).

  • Average cost per purchase (baseline): 49.72
  • High / low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) / 43.19 (Nov 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +9% (from 46.60 in Sep 2024 to 50.97 in May 2025)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 2.45

Relative positioning:

  • Overall level: Brazil Retail is about 56% below the global benchmark (21.86 vs 49.72).
  • Q4 average: 20.60 (Brazil) vs 47.00 (global) — Brazil ~56% below market.
  • Q1 average: 13.80 (Brazil) vs 52.94 (global) — Brazil ~74% below market, widening the gap during the post-holiday period.
  • May 2025: Brazil aligns with the global level (51.09 vs 50.97), marginally above market.
  • Volatility: Brazil’s series is more volatile due to the May jump; excluding that outlier, changes are closer to global dynamics.

Seasonal patterns

  • Both series show higher costs around December and elevated levels into early Q1 in the global data.
  • Brazil Retail mirrors the Q4 build but experiences a stronger Q1 pullback and an outsized rebound in May.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Retail 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 Retail 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.

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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.