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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, cost per purchase in the selected view is consistently above the global baseline and highly volatile.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry All industries available and target country Sweden compared to the global trend.
  • Sweden runs nearly 3x above market on average (146.12 vs. 49.24), with the largest gap in May 2025.
  • Seasonality aligns loosely with global patterns (mild uplift in Q4–Q1, softer in summer), but Sweden shows outsized swings, including a pronounced May spike.

Overview of the selected time series (Sweden)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (11 months).
  • Average: 146.12; Median: 107.79.
  • High: 482.49 in May 2025; Low: 46.28 in Nov 2024 (range: 436.21).
  • Change from first to last month: down 56% (246.36 in Oct 2024 to 107.79 in Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: very high. Average absolute month-to-month move ≈ 122%.
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct → Nov: -81% (sharp drop after a high October).
  • Dec → Jan: +172% (Q1 rebound).
  • Apr → May: +652% (peak spike).
  • May → Jun: -72%; Jun → Jul: -55% (rapid normalization).
  • Jul → Aug: +75% (late-summer rebound).

Seasonality and patterns

  • Global seasonality typically shows higher costs in Q4 and early Q1, softening into summer. Sweden reflects the Q1 uplift (Jan–Feb elevated vs. Dec) and a summer easing (Jul near local low), but with outsized amplitude.
  • The May 2025 surge stands out as an exceptional, non-seasonal spike before settling lower in June–July.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Averages (Oct 2024–Aug 2025): Sweden 146.12 vs. global 49.24 (+197% vs. baseline).
  • Medians: Sweden 107.79 vs. global 50.97 (more than 2x baseline).
  • Highs/Lows:
  • Sweden: 482.49 (May 2025) / 46.28 (Nov 2024).
  • Global: 53.89 (Feb 2025) / 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • Trend from first to last month:
  • Sweden: -56% (elevated start normalizing by August).
  • Global: -2% (largely stable).
  • Volatility:
  • Sweden: ~122% average absolute MoM change (highly erratic).
  • Global: ~4.7% average absolute MoM change (stable, steady).
  • Relative position by month: Sweden sits above market every month in the period, ranging from slightly above in Nov 2024 (+7%) to far above in May 2025 (+847%).

Key monthly pivots to note

  • Q4 2024: Elevated October followed by a sharp November low; December modestly recovers.
  • Q1 2025: Strong lift in January and February, in line with broad seasonal strength.
  • Spring 2025: March–April cool-down culminates in a May spike (local peak).
  • Summer 2025: Costs fall back in June–July, then rebound in August.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and Sweden 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 Sweden, 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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Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.