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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Colombia

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Cost Per Purchase for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, SaaS & Cloud Platforms in Colombia ran above market: the average cost-per-purchase was $73.03 versus the global baseline at $49.24 (+48%).
  • The selected series was notably volatile, with typical month-to-month moves around 18% (about $12), versus 4.7% (about $2.24) for the global benchmark.
  • A sharp Q4 spike appears in November for Colombia, followed by elevated but easing costs into December–January; the global series rises in December–February.
  • From the first to the last month, Colombia increased 28%, while the baseline edged down 2%.

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

Overview of the selected series (SaaS & Cloud Platforms, Colombia)

  • Period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (monthly medians)
  • Average: $73.03
  • High/low: Peak at $86.82 in Nov 2024; low at $51.53 in Oct 2024
  • First-to-last change: +27.9% ($51.53 in Oct 2024 to $65.94 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute move: 18% (≈$12.31)
  • Largest jump: +68.5% from Oct to Nov 2024 (from $51.53 to $86.82)
  • Largest drop: −20.9% from Jul to Aug 2025 (from $83.37 to $65.94)
  • Notable pattern: A pronounced November spike, an easing into Q1 (Dec–Apr generally lower than Nov), renewed lift in May–July, then a sharp August dip.

Global baseline comparison

  • Period aligned to Oct 2024–Aug 2025
  • Average: $49.24
  • High/low: Peak at $53.89 in Feb 2025; low at $43.19 in Nov 2024
  • First-to-last change: −2.1% ($46.67 in Oct 2024 to $45.69 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute move: 4.7% (≈$2.24)
  • Largest jump: +19.3% from Nov to Dec 2024
  • Seasonal pattern: Costs typically rise into December–February, consistent with broader Q4/Q1 advertising demand, but without the November spike seen in Colombia.

How Colombia compares to the global benchmark

  • Overall level: Above market. The selected average ($73.03) is ~48% higher than the baseline ($49.24).
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Colombia is above the baseline in every month of the period.
  • The premium ranges from +10% (Oct 2024) to +101% (Nov 2024), with sustained premiums of +31% to +80% from Dec 2024 through Aug 2025.
  • Volatility: Colombia’s cost-per-purchase is materially more volatile than the global pattern (18% vs 4.7% average month-to-month movement), with larger spikes and deeper pullbacks.

Seasonality and patterns to note

  • Q4/Q1: Colombia shows a distinct November spike and elevated December, while the global baseline lifts more in December–February.
  • Mid-year: Colombia re-accelerates May–July before a notable August pullback; the global series trends steadier and slightly down through summer.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and Colombia 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 SaaS & Cloud Platforms industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, 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.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

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.