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

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Cost Per Purchase for Wellness & Holistic Health in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Wellness & Holistic Health in New Zealand vs global

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

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: New Zealand sits below market on average (44.35 vs 47.73 globally, −7.1%), but reaches higher peaks mid-year.
  • Trend direction: From September 2024 to September 2025, New Zealand rises +28.4%, while the global baseline declines −30.7%.
  • Volatility: New Zealand shows higher month-to-month swings (average absolute move ≈ 5.00) than the global trend (≈ 2.99), indicating more variable costs.
  • Seasonality: Both series climb in Q4 and into January, though New Zealand spikes again in mid-year (July–August), whereas the global series broadly eases through summer before a sharp dip in September.

Selected dataset overview (Wellness & Holistic Health, New Zealand)

  • Average cost-per-purchase across the period: 44.35.
  • High/low:
  • High: 58.35 in July 2025.
  • Low: 31.94 in September 2024.
  • Range: 26.41 between the low and the high.
  • Start-to-end change: +28.4% (31.94 in September 2024 to 41.00 in September 2025).
  • Notable movements:
  • Strong Q4 build: 31.94 (September) → 37.65 (December).
  • January uptick: +22.1% month-over-month to 45.96.
  • February dip: −15.8% to 38.72, followed by an 18.8% rebound in March (46.01).
  • Mid-year climb: May–August stays elevated (53.22 → 55.26), peaking in July (58.35).
  • Sharp late-Q3 reset: −25.8% from August to September (55.26 → 41.00).
  • Volatility: Standard deviation is roughly in the high single digits, with an average absolute month-to-month move near 5.00.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average level: New Zealand below average overall (44.35 vs 47.73; −7.1%).
  • High/low:
  • Global high: 53.89 in February 2025 (New Zealand’s peak is higher at 58.35 in July).
  • Global low: 32.29 in September 2025 (New Zealand’s trough is slightly lower at 31.94 in September 2024).
  • Start-to-end change:
  • Global: −30.7% (46.60 → 32.29), driven by a strong Q4–Q1 followed by broad softening and a pronounced September dip.
  • Relative positioning by period:
  • September 2024–April 2025: New Zealand consistently below the global benchmark.
  • May–September 2025: New Zealand above market each month, most notably in July–August.
  • Volatility: New Zealand’s average month-to-month change (~5.00) is about 67% higher than the global baseline (~2.99), reflecting more pronounced swings, especially around January and late Q3.

Seasonality patterns

  • Q4 and holiday effects: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; both series rise through December and peak around January–February.
  • Divergence mid-year: The global trend moderates from spring into summer, while New Zealand accelerates to a mid-year peak (July–August) before a steep September reset.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health and New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.