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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Wellness & Holistic Health in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for Wellness & Holistic Health in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Based on $3B in advertising data, Wellness & Holistic Health in Italy posts an average cost-per-purchase of $51.10, about 7% above the global baseline ($47.73) across the same months—slightly above market overall.
  • Volatility is elevated: average month-to-month movement is $13.68 versus the market’s $2.99. A sharp surge peaks in August 2025 ($79.41) followed by a sudden drop in September 2025 ($6.21).
  • Seasonal shape differs from typical holiday patterns: November 2024 rises, December softens, and costs lift again into January–June with a pronounced summer spike (June–August average $67.52 vs. market $46.29).
  • Over the full window, Italy declines from $49.36 (Sep 2024) to $6.21 (Sep 2025), a -87.4% change, compared with the market’s -30.7%.
  • Italy is above market in 7 of 13 months, below in 6 months—most notably below in February–April 2025 and sharply below in September 2025.

What this report covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for the Wellness & Holistic Health industry and target country Italy compared to the global trend. It is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks for Facebook Ads.

Italy (selected data) overview

  • Average: $51.10 across 13 months.
  • High/low: Peak in Aug 2025 at $79.41; trough in Sep 2025 at $6.21. Range: $73.20.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change of $13.68, with the largest single swing from Aug to Sep 2025 (-$73.20).
  • Trend over time: -87.4% from the first to last month (Sep 2024 to Sep 2025).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Nov 2024 up to $52.85 from Oct’s $44.22 (+$8.63).
  • Jan 2025 rises to $59.19 from Dec’s $46.25 (+$12.94).
  • Strong summer build: Jun $65.88 → Jul $57.26 → Aug $79.41, then a sharp dip to $6.21 in Sep.

Seasonality notes: While costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, Italy shows a November lift but a softer December before climbing again in early 2025 and peaking in late summer.

Global baseline overview

  • Average: $47.73.
  • High/low: Peak in Feb 2025 at $53.89; low in Sep 2025 at $32.29. Range: $21.60.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change of $2.99.
  • Trend over time: -30.7% from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025.
  • Seasonal pattern: December and Q1 remain relatively elevated versus the rest of the year, aligning with typical holiday-to-Q1 dynamics; a broader easing into summer with a moderate drop in September.

Comparison: Italy vs. global

  • Level: Italy runs about 7% above market on average—“above market” overall.
  • Seasonal shape:
  • Q4 2024 average: Italy $47.77 vs. market $47.13 (in line to slightly above).
  • Q1 2025: Italy $52.65 vs. market $52.94 (in line).
  • Summer (Jun–Aug): Italy $67.52 vs. market $46.29 (well above market).
  • September 2025: both fall, but Italy drops far more (to $6.21), diverging sharply from the global level.
  • Distribution: Italy exceeds the market in 7 of 13 months, with the largest over-performance in Aug 2025.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health and Italy 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 Wellness & Holistic Health industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.