The right Meta ads budget depends on your average order value (AOV), target ROAS, and country. For Australian brands, start with $1,500–$3,000 AUD/month; for Canadian brands, $1,200–$2,500 CAD/month; for US brands, $1,000–$2,500 USD/month.

Strategy March 28, 2026 11 min read

How Much Should You Spend on Meta Ads? (AU, CA, US Benchmarks 2026)

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Mohit Kumar

5+ years · $1.2M+ ad spend managed

"How much should I spend on Meta ads?" It's the first question every brand asks. And the answer is almost always wrong.

Minimum Monthly Budget = (Target CPA × 50) × 1.2

Where Target CPA = Average Order Value ÷ Target ROAS

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Written by Mohit Kumar

Performance Marketing Specialist · 5+ years · $1.2M+ ad spend managed

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