1,000 CAD to KES — How much is CA$1,000 in KES today?
Transfers in the $500–$2,000 range are typical of monthly family remittances, freelancer payouts, and one-off bill payments abroad. This is where the rate margin (the hidden cost in the exchange rate) starts to outweigh the upfront fee.
Today's best
CA$1,000 = KSh91,711 KES
via Instarem · No fee · Rate 91.7105
At the mid-market rate (92.5266), CA$1,000 would convert to exactly KSh92,527. The number above is what Instarem actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.
Send with InstaremWhat every provider gives you for CA$1,000
Live| Provider | Fee | Rate | Recipient gets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instarem | Free | 91.7105 | KSh91,711 | Send |
| Remitly | Free | 91.1664 | KSh91,166 | Send |
| Wise | CAD 14.85 | 92.5266 | KSh91,153 | Send |
| Western Union | Free | 90.7355 | KSh90,736 | Send |
| Royal Bank of Canada | Free | 89.7257 | KSh89,726 | Send |
| BMO | Free | 88.4895 | KSh88,490 | Send |
Save KSh3,221 by choosing the top-ranked provider over the lowest in this list.
Best provider for mid-sized transfers
Wise, Instarem and the rate-margin MTOs are usually within 0.5% of each other in this range. Pick the one with the fastest delivery method to your recipient's bank or wallet.
Common use cases for this amount: Monthly remittances, freelancer invoices, hotel/booking payments, education enrolment fees.
Other CAD → KES amounts
Live rates from Wise's public comparison API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Conversion uses real provider quotes for 1,000 CAD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full CAD → KES corridor page for any custom amount.