How much do Facebook and Instagram ads cost?
Enter your budget, or the number of leads you want, and see what to expect: how many people see your ad, how many leads or orders you get, and what each one costs. Based on 2026 data for India.
Includes 18% GST kept by Meta. Your numbers depend on your business, city and goal.
Working out your estimate
Your estimate
This is an estimate, not a guarantee. Your real results depend on a few things you control.
What affects your results?
- Your ad photos and videos
- Your offer
- Who you target
- How fast you reply on WhatsApp or phone
- Competition in your area
- Tracking set up correctly
Ad costs in your market are different
This calculator uses data for customers in India. Costs in other countries can be several times higher, so we'd rather not guess. Share your details and we'll send you a custom estimate for your market within 24 hours.
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Honest ranges, not a sales pitch.
Every business is different, so we show a low, expected and high figure rather than one big promise. The numbers come from published 2026 benchmarks for India, checked across several sources, and from what we see in the campaigns we run.
Your business type
A lead for a coaching class costs far less than a lead for a home loan. We start from the typical cost for businesses like yours.
Your goal and city
WhatsApp chats and free-class sign-ups cost less than form leads. Ads in the biggest metros cost more than in smaller cities.
GST taken out first
In India, Meta keeps 18% GST from what you pay. We take it out of your budget first, so the estimate uses only the money that actually reaches your ads.
Facebook and Instagram ad costs, answered.
How much do Facebook ads cost in India?
There is no fixed price. You set your own budget, and Meta charges for the people your ads reach. In 2026, showing your ad 1,000 times in India costs about ₹50 to ₹300 for most industries, and a lead from a form usually costs ₹50 to ₹1,200. Use the calculator above for an estimate for your business.
How much do Instagram ads cost?
Instagram ads run through the same Meta ads system as Facebook, so the costs are similar. Instagram Reels placements are often a little cheaper per view than feed posts.
What is the minimum budget for Facebook ads?
Meta lets you start with a very small daily amount, but for useful results most businesses in India need ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 a month, depending on the industry. Below that, Meta has too little data to find the right people for you.
Is GST charged on Facebook and Instagram ads in India?
Yes. Meta charges 18% GST to advertisers in India and keeps it out of the money you add. Businesses registered for GST can usually claim it back as input credit. Our calculator takes GST out of your budget first, so the estimate uses only the money that actually reaches your ads.
What is a good cost per lead on Facebook?
It depends on what you sell. A good lead for a coaching class may cost under ₹150, while a real estate or finance lead can cost ₹500 or more and still be very profitable. What matters is what you earn from the customers those leads become.
Should I use Facebook ads or Google ads?
Google ads reach people who are already searching for what you sell, which suits services like plumbers, clinics and car rentals. Facebook and Instagram reach people who are not searching yet, which suits classes, products and anything visual. Many businesses do best with both.
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