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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in Spain

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Cost Per Purchase in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • The median cost per purchase in Spain averaged 25.66 over the period, around 46% below the global benchmark average of 47.82 (consistently “below market” every month).
  • Volatility in Spain was high: average absolute month‑to‑month change was about 63%, versus roughly 7% for the global baseline.
  • Seasonal patterns were visible: Spain rose into December (+20.8% from October), dropped sharply in July (the period low), and rebounded in August; globally, costs peaked in January–February and fell to a low in September.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Spain declined 14.5% overall, while the global series fell 30.8%.

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

Overview of Spain cost per purchase

  • Average: 25.66; median: 25.03; range: 8.78 (Jul 2025) to 39.35 (May 2025).
  • First to last month: 25.96 (Oct 2024) to 22.19 (Sep 2025), a 14.5% decrease.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • December 2024: 31.35 (+38.5% vs November).
  • April 2025 low: 16.26 (−32.6% vs March).
  • May 2025 peak: 39.35 (+141.9% vs April).
  • July 2025 trough: 8.78 (−72.1% vs June), followed by a sharp rebound in August to 34.07 (+288.1% vs July).
  • Quarterly averages:
  • Q4 2024: 26.65
  • Q1 2025: 25.31
  • Q2 2025: 29.02
  • Q3 2025: 21.68

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Global averages and dispersion:
  • Average: 47.82; median: 48.96; high: 53.89 (Feb 2025); low: 32.29 (Sep 2025).
  • Average absolute month‑to‑month change: ~7.0%, indicating relatively steady movement versus Spain’s higher volatility.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Spain was below the global benchmark in every month. The gap was widest in July 2025 (8.78 vs 46.21; ~81% below) and narrowest in May 2025 (39.35 vs 50.97; ~23% below) and August 2025 (~25% below).
  • Quarterly comparison (Spain vs global):
  • Q4 2024: 26.65 vs 47.13 (Spain ~43% lower)
  • Q1 2025: 25.31 vs 52.94 (Spain ~52% lower)
  • Q2 2025: 29.02 vs 49.83 (Spain ~42% lower)
  • Q3 2025: 21.68 vs 41.39 (Spain ~48% lower)

Seasonality and trend signals

  • Spain showed a December lift typical of holiday periods, then mixed movements through Q1.
  • A pronounced early‑summer disruption appeared: April softness, May spike, and a July trough followed by an August rebound.
  • The global trend rose into January–February before steadily easing, bottoming in September.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Spain 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting Spain, 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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Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.