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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Retail in Philippines

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Cost Per Purchase for Retail in Philippines

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Retail and target country Philippines compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Retail in the Philippines runs below market overall: the 12‑month average cost-per-purchase is 30.84, which is 37% lower than the global baseline average of 49.02.
  • Volatility is high locally: average month‑to‑month absolute change is 76% versus only 4% on the global baseline.
  • Seasonal patterns are visible: costs rise into December (holiday period) and again sharply in April and August, with August marking a major spike.

What the data shows for Retail in the Philippines

  • Period covered: Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Average: 30.84
  • High: 86.07 in Aug 2025 (largest spike)
  • Low: 16.47 in Nov 2024
  • Range: 69.60 (from 16.47 to 86.07)
  • Change from first to last month: +264% (23.65 in Sep 2024 to 86.07 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of 76%
  • Notable movements:
  • Nov 2024 dip to 16.47, followed by a December holiday lift to 29.39 (+78% vs Nov).
  • A sharp rise in April 2025 to 48.25 (+158% vs March).
  • An exceptional surge in August 2025 to 86.07 (+371% vs July).

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Baseline period used: Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Baseline average: 49.02 (Philippines Retail is 37% lower on average).
  • Baseline high/low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) and 43.19 (Nov 2024); range 10.70.
  • Baseline change from first to last month: −1.95% (46.60 to 45.69).
  • Baseline volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of 4.32%.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Philippines Retail was below the global level in 11 of 12 months; April was close to global but still −6% vs baseline for that month (48.25 vs 51.57).
  • August 2025 was the only month above market, coming in 88% higher than the global baseline for that month (86.07 vs 45.69).

Seasonality and patterns

  • Holiday effect: The global trend typically rises in Q4; November to December increased 19% globally and 78% in the Philippines Retail series, indicating a stronger seasonal swing locally.
  • Early‑year elevation globally (Jan–Feb) is not mirrored in the Philippines series, which stayed well below market.
  • Mid‑year: The global series eased steadily from May through August, while the Philippines Retail series showed sharp movements—down in June–July, then a pronounced August spike.

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

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.